2024-25 Season
Discover an inspiring lineup of upcoming concerts right here in State College, PA.
Our events showcase the finest classical music, featuring world-renowned musicians and local talents in an intimate and unforgettable setting. Explore our schedule below and join us for an evening of exceptional artistry that will leave you moved and inspired. Reserve your seats today to experience the magic of live classical music with the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra!
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Season Concert 1 Dance and Folk Music
Sunday, December 15, 2024 3:00 pm
Penn State Recital HallBe inspired to get up and dance as you are transported to Spain, Romania, and beyond! We open our 2024/25 season in Spain with Manuel de Falla’s comedic Three Cornered Hat Suite, followed by American composer Aaron Copland’s Old American Songs featuring baritone soloist Michael Hanley. Hungarian composer Béla Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances will immerse you in the folk music of Transylvania, and this concert ends with Schubert’s energizing Symphony No. 3. Get ready to tap your feet and cheer with this season opener.
Holiday Concert Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 15, 2024 3:00 pm
State College High SchoolCelebrate sounds of the holiday season with the PCO. Experience a dramatic retelling of the Christmas story with the majestic Christmas Oratorio by Camille Saint-Saëns, featuring the State College Area High School Master Singers. Enjoy the familiar sounds of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and sing along with Handel’s Hallelujah from Messiah. Join us for a concert that will fuel your holiday spirit!
Season Concert 2 British Landscapes
Sunday, January 26, 2025 3:00 pm
Penn State Recital HallJourney to the shores of England. Experience the flowing and evocative imagery of Fingal’s Cave in Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture and the lush melodies of Rebecca Clarke’s Viola Sonata featuring violist Timothy Deighton. Haydn’s joyous “London” Symphony ends this masterful collection of British classical works.
Free Family Concert A Symphonic Adventure: The Wonders of Sound
Saturday, March 22, 2025 11:00 am
Good Shepherd Catholic ChurchCalling music lovers of all ages! Come experience the sights and sounds of the orchestra up close at our FREE family concert. Featuring music from The Incredibles, Frozen, Mozart, and more, this one-hour concert is sure to be a hit for the whole family.
Season Concert 3 Beethoven Bash
Saturday, May 3, 2025 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 4, 2025 3:00 pm
Penn State Recital Hall Get a full helping of Beethoven at our epic season finale! The dramatic and powerful Mass in C Major opens our program, featuring the choral forces of the State College Choral Society. The concert ends with the energetic Symphony No. 4, a perfect end to an exciting season. You won’t want to miss this one!
