Weekly Classical Music Update

The early winter lull is almost over. There are certainly some interesting concerts this week, but the real winter season is on hold for another week.

Friday
Catch AVA’s concert version of Von Weber’s (pictured at left) Der Freischütz, an opera that explores what happens when peasants and magic collide.
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center; 7:30 PM; $48

Like Ives? Violinist Soovin Kim and pianist Jeremy Denk will play a program of all Ives violin sonatas.
Fleisher Art Memorial (7th and Catherine); 8 PM; $16

Sunday
Gerard Schwarz conducts the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra in a program of lesser-known orchestral gems, including de Falla’s El amor brujo, a passionate work peppered with gypsy tunes and Andalusian folk songs.
Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center; 2:30 PM; $24-$81

It sure pays to have lots of musical friends. As part of Curtis’ Alumni Recital Series, Daniel Matsukawa, principal bassoon of the Philadelphia Orchestra, joins friends (including Philadelphia Orchestra’s Christoph Eschenbach on piano) in a benefit concert for current Curtis students.
Field Concert Hall (18th and Locust); 3 PM; $28

The German Society of Pennsylvania presents the Philadelphia Trio in a delightful program of works by Mozart and Brahms.
The German Society of Pennsylvania (611 Spring Garden St.); 3 PM; $20

Photo Credit: Flickr user Martinroell