Ancient Airs

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents a program devoted to the rich, expressive possibilities of string orchestra. The concert pairs Respighi’s elegant *Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 3* with David Diamond’s lyrical *Rounds for String Orchestra* and Leonard Bernstein’s orchestration of Beethoven’s *String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135*. The program is led by conductor David Hayes and emphasizes the ensemble’s warm, luminous string sound.

When: Friday, November 6, 2026, and Sunday, November 8, 2026

Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 6; 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8

Program: Respighi, *Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite No. 3*; Diamond, *Rounds for String Orchestra*; Beethoven, arranged by Bernstein, *String Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135*

Conductor: David Hayes

Run time: 1 hour and 10 minutes, with no intermission

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: The Friday performance takes place in Mitchell Hall, College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 2nd Floor, 19 S. 22nd St., Philadelphia, PA 19103. The Sunday performance takes place at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square, 1904 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

All dates: Nov 6 at 7:30 PM · Nov 8 at 4:00 PM