POP GO THE CLASSICS - Classical Music with a twist of Pop, starring Mac Frampton and the Three Penny Symphony – piano, acoustic bass, drums, percussion, keyboard and trumpet. POP GO THE CLASSICS showcases celebrated pianist and arranger Mac Frampton, accompanied by The Three Penny Symphony, in a production that merges his conservatory training with his mastery of the pop and jazz idioms, bringing to the stage fresh and original interpretations of revered classical works. Experience Johann Sebastian Bach performed as if he were alive and well and living in Greenwich Village, Chopin from the setting of a cool jazz club and, of course, George Gershwin. It's classical music with a twist of pop. Mac Frampton has assembled a worldclass ensemble of six musicians trained in the classics that has bridged the gap to the pop arena and combines these parallel passions for an unforgettable musical experience.

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The Czech Symphony Orchestra was established in 1954. Within a short time it became one of the foremost symphony orchestras in the country. Since its first tour abroad in 1958, the Czech Symphony Orchestra has visited most of Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Many important Czech and foreign guest artists have performed with the orchestra, instrumentalists as well as vocalists. The Czech Symphony is renowned for its performance of the work of significant Czech composers, however its repertoire goes far beyond and includes the works of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Bruch and many more. Under the direction of its current principal conductor, Theodore Kuchar, the orchestra has in recent seasons performed in a number of international concerts and festivals.

The Philadelphia Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra is a distinguished ensemble with a fast-growing international reputation for excellence. The orchestra’s “electric” performances are often described by the press as “captivating,” “breathtaking,” and “magnificent.” Composed of some of the region’s foremost musicians, the group was founded in 1991 by music director Daniel Spalding who is also a frequent guest conductor throughout Europe and North America. Under his baton, the orchestra performs an annual concert series in Center City Philadelphia, as well as in unusual venues throughout the region. Featured soloist for this performance is Romanian-born pianist Gabriela Imreh who has captivated audiences throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa and the Far East, and who has performed with many of the world’s leading orchestras.

American Pianist Thomas Pandolfi is emerging as a prodigious virtuoso who excels in reviving the core of the golden age of the piano. Praised for his interesting and innovative programming, the young pianist’s career has already included performances with such European orchestras as The George Enescu Philharmonic, The Moravian Philharmonic and the National Philharmonic of the Republic of Moldova, as well as a number of American symphony orchestras. Following a performance of Liszt’s Piano Concerto No.2 with the Asheville Symphony, the Asheville Citizen-Times remarked: “Pandolfi is a standout among today’s young pianists, demonstrating a great technician’s grace, finesse and polish; his virtuosity and strength might have had some believing that Liszt himself had taken over the keyboard.”