

Candlelight Open Air: Historic Black Composers Feat. Scott Joplin
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🎫 Seating for 2 people
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis
What You Will Enjoy
🕯️ An intimate ambience in a beautiful venue bathed in candlelight
🎻 A talented string quartet performing classical pieces by historic Black composers, featuring Scott Joplin
🌃 A stunning open-air experience at Morris House Hotel
✔️ A safe, comfortable and socially-distanced event
🍷 BYOB is welcomed. Wine, beer, and canned spirits are permitted
General Info
📍 Venue: Morris House Hotel in Philadelphia, PA
📅 Date and time: various dates at 6:30pm and 9pm (select during purchase)
⏳ Duration: 65 minutes (doors open 1 hour prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
👤 Age requirement: 10 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant
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Tentative Program
- Joseph Bologne: String Quartet no. 5 in G Major
- Samuel Coleridge-Taylor: Fantasiestucke no. 1, 3, and 5
- Florence Price: String Quartet in G Major
- Scott Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag
- William Grant Still: Danzas de Panama for string quartet (Tamborito and Cumbia y Congo)
- Wynton Marsalis: At the Octoroon Balls – III. Creole Contradanzas for String Quartet 5 min
- Duke Ellington: I’m in Another World / In a Sentimental Mood / It Don’t Mean a Thing
Performers
- Listeso String Quartet
Description
Candlelight Open Air concerts create an intimate ambience under the stars, bathing the space in candlelight to provide the perfect backdrop for sublime classical sounds. In honor of Juneteenth, this special series showcases iconic African American & Black classical composers such as Scott Joplin, Joseph Bologne, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Florence Price. Sit back, relax, and join the Listeso String Quartet for a mesmerizing evening featuring some of the greatest pieces from the world of classical music.
User Reviews
💬 Michael B. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: “A wonderful experience. Fantastic performance, great sound. We will be back for future performances.”
💬 Trey M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: “Amazing show and atmosphere with a very professional staff. All the pandemic guidelines were followed perfectly”
💬 Amber B. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: “This was a beautiful event with wonderfully talented musicians. Would go again and would recommend to anyone!”