BSR Classical Interludes, more in June 2026

The 2026 Princeton Festival
Time for Three, June 18, 7pm
Princeton Symphony, June 21, 3pm
Morven Museum & Garden Performance Pavilion, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton

Now closing out its three weeks of programming, this eclectic festival still has some great offerings through June 21. Classical performances include the convention-breaking ensemble Time for Three (June 18) and the Princeton Symphony (June 21) in a varied program of classical and American works. That concert is conducted by Rossen Milanov and features Broadway’s Julie Benko. And there are other popular concerts and events over the festival’s final weekend.

Art Philly What Now 2026: Long Live the Queen
June 18-20, 7pm
Wilma Theater, 265 South Broad Street

Two busy, highly regarded Philadelphians join in a fusion concert: composer Andrea Clearfield and drag artist/singer Cookie DiOrio. The evening features works from the musical worlds of cantata, opera, drag cabaret, and performance art with choruses (Anna Crusis Feminist Choir, Voices of Pride, Transcendent Choir of Philadelphia, and members of Singing City) and an Orchestra 2001 chamber orchestra. The performance incorporates staging, visuals, and lighting along with Di-Orio-designed costumes. Note that the link above takes you to tickets for the June 18 performance; separate ticket links for each night’s show are on the What Now website.

Brandywine Valley Symphony: Masterworks 3 - Made in America
Thursday, June 25, 7:30pm
Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre, 1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square

As part of the garden’s summer series, this regional professional orchestra founded in 1940 will present an outdoor concert of American-focused works, including Gershwin’s American in Paris, Copland’s Outdoor Overture, Bernstein’s orchestral suite from West Side Story, and John Williams’ Liberty Fanfare. The concert, conducted by Michael Hall, will also feature the premiere of the symphony’s Aaron Fullan commission titled An American Dream. Tickets to the concert also include all-day admission to Longwood’s remarkable gardens.

Convoco + Dualis: Celestial Convergence
Friday, June 26, 8pm
St. Clement’s Church, 2013 Appletree Street

Monday, June 29, 7pm
First & Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 North Market Street, Wilmington

Close to the summer solstice, the relatively new ensembles Convoco (from Philadelphia) and Dualis (from Baltimore) will “converge” for a summer concert tour. Each recognized for their intriguing choices of a cappella repertoire, the ensembles will present a one-hour concert that includes newer works by Damien Geter, Dualis director Kevin Crouch, and Eleanor Daley (among others) and classical pieces by composers like Rheinberger, Aleotti, Beach, Schütz, and Byrd. The two groups will then combine in works by John Tavener and J.A.C. Redford. Both concerts are free, with donations encouraged.

Philadelphia Orchestra: The Wizard of Oz in Concert
Friday, June 26, 7:30pm
Saturday. June 27, 2pm
Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center for Performing Arts, 300 South Broad Street

Starring Judy Garland and based on the novel by L. Frank Baum, the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz has entered the pantheon of great films, and over the years it has spawned vibrant works in a number of other genres. As part of the orchestra’s three-part summer series, conductor Steven Reineke will lead the Philadelphians in Harold Arlen’s memorable music while the original film unfolds on the screen. This family friendly orchestral and movie performance is meant for audiences of all ages.

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