Since the founding of the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia chorus in 1874, audiences have associated the name with innovative choral performances of the highest artistic quality. Our exciting combination of the new with the old has earned us an ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming.
The Singers
We encourage experienced choral singers who enjoy the challenge of learning new music to audition with us. More
The Music
Combining the new with the old, last season included: Adams' On the Transmigration of Souls with Szmanowski's Stabat Mater. More
The Conductor
Alan Harler, our music director, has conducted worldwide to universal acclaim. His vision ensures exceptional performances. More
Beyond the Chorus
Our impact goes beyond our performances. We commission new works, offer apprenticeships, and more.
Alan Harler: An Appreciation
This handsome 52-page book presents Alan's many accomplishments in choral music, including his provocative programming and his visionary commissioning of new music. Proceeds from sales will go to the Alan Harler New Ventures Fund: Promising New Music and Provocative Programming for the Future of the Choral Art.
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Mendelssohn Club and The Leah Stein Dance Company present
BATTLE HYMNS
World Premier
by David Lang
ONLY 2 SHOWS LEFT!
Saturday, June 20, 4 & 6 pm
The Armory of the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry
22 S. 23rd Street, Philadelphia
Check at the door to see if tickets are available.
Order Tickets Online through Hidden City
or by calling 267-597-3808
Read June 11 Inquirer preview article
Read June 16 music review by David Patrick Stearns
Read June 16 dance review by Merilyn Jackson
The Armory of the oldest military troop in the U.S. is the inspiration for a new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang, performed by Mendelssohn Club with site-specific choreography for chorus and dancers by Leah Stein. This third collaboration between Leah Stein and Alan Harler involves more than 90 performers, intersecting voice, movement and history.
These performances are part of Hidden City, a festival that brings some of Philadelphia’s best unknown historical landmarks to life through original works of art. Read more about Battle Hymns
Order Tickets Online through Hidden City
or by calling 267-597-3808
Entrance to the Armory. Photo by J. Elliott