2025-26 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
Season Concert 1 Strings in Motion
Sunday, September 14, 2025 3:00 pm
Penn State Recital Hall Join PCO and the Nittany Ballet as we tell stories through sound and movement. Enjoy the lush sounds of Coleridge-Taylor’s Novelette No. 1 and Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, contrasted with the crisp, rhythmic Danses Concertantes by Stravinsky. Don’t miss this dynamic journey through romantic lyricism and modern energy!
Holiday Concert Holiday Concert
Friday, December 19, 2025 7:30 pm
Penn State Recital HallCelebrate sounds of the holidays with the PCO. Come sing along to your favorite music of the season, from Handel’s Messiah (Part I) to your favorite carols. This concert is sure to fuel your holiday spirit!
Season Concert 2 Romantic Reflections
Sunday, January 18, 2026 3:00 pm
Penn State Recital HallOur storytelling season continues with performances of Coleridge-Taylor’s Noveletten Nos. 2 and 3, as well as Saint Saëns’s dazzling Piano Concerto No. 2 featuring Katherine Benson. We conclude with Brahms’s majestic Haydn variations. A thrilling blend of elegance, virtuosity, and orchestral brilliance awaits!
Free Family Concert Free Family Concert
Saturday, March 28, 2026 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. This one-hour concert is sure to be a hit for the whole family.
Season Concert 3 Fantastical Classical Tales
Sunday, May 3, 2026 3:00 pm
Penn State Recital Hall Delight in a rich musical tapestry featuring Ravel’s enchanting Ma Mère l’Oye, Andrés Martín’s soulful Bass Concerto featuring Patricia Weitzel, Coleridge-Taylor’s lyrical Novelette No. 4, and Mozart’s triumphant Jupiter Symphony. You won’t want to miss this captivating blend of storytelling, skill, and classicism, as we close our season with the crowning achievement of classical symphonic writing!
