Join us as the historic houses, presented by WRTI, ring in “A Very Philly Christmas” with some of the best jazz, classical, gospel, and latin music in Philadelphia. Enjoy all these wondrous sounds while taking in the beauty of the houses decorated for the holidays.
Participating historic houses include: Cedar Grove, Historic Strawberry Mansion, Laurel Hill Mansion, Lemon Hill Mansion, Mount Pleasant, and Woodford Mansion. All houses are located within East and West Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.
Morning (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
Lemon Hill: Bernard Samuels Trio – jazz piano trio with bass & drums
Mount Pleasant: Sounds of the Season Singers Showcase:
10:30 – 11:45: The Quintave Singers, all-male choral group
Laurel Hill: Mary Roth – classical dulcimer
Woodford: Ministers of Apollo – 18th cent. duet-harpsichord & vocals
Historic Strawberry Mansion: V. Shane Frederick-solo jazz piano
Cedar Grove: soloists from Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
Meet & greet with WRTI classical host Debra Lew Harder
Afternoon (1:00-3:30 pm)
Lemon Hill: Pablo Batista (percussion) & his Holiday Celebration – Latin jazz quartet
Mount Pleasant: Sounds of the Season Singers Showcase:
12 – 12:45: Opera Philadelphia performs selections from Handel’s Messiah
1:00 – 3:45: Shamika Byrd and band
Laurel Hill: Larry Tamanini (guitar) & his jazz trio
Woodford: Rob Curto (accordion) & Fish Harmonics- original roots music
Historic Strawberry Mansion: Mary Roth – classical solo-dulcimer
Cedar Grove: Julian Hartwell (piano) and his jazz trio