BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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Renowned Composer Quinn Mason’s Svítání for String Orchestra to Premiere at Berks Sinfonietta’s “Black History Month Concert” Berks County, PA – Berks Sinfonietta, Vox Philia Chamber Choir, Penn State…

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GIPPRICH JEWELERS

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Welcome to the Berks Sinfonietta family, Gipprich Jewelers! We’re thrilled to welcome Gipprich Jewelers, “Shillington’s sparkling gem”, to the Berks Sinfonietta family! “For 75 years Gipprich Family Jewelers has…

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PRESS ARCHIVES

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Casa Gala of Light – 08/15/2023 Press Release

Berks Sinfonietta Supports the CASA of Berks County Mission to Advocate for Local Children in Need

Berks Sinfonietta is proud to announce its collaboration with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Berks County.

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Welcome New Corporate Sponsor

We are thrilled to welcome the Reading Coffee Company to the Berks Sinfonietta family of generous corporate sponsors!

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October 28, 2018 Susan L. Pena
Vox Philia and Chamber Choir performs at Atonement Lutheran Church

The group performed pieces by Mozart on Saturay night.

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October 25, 2018 Susan L. Pena
Mozart’s unfinished Great Mass in C Minor, complete

Vox Philia Chamber Choir and Berks Sinfonietta, led by music director and founder David McConnell, will perform Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor

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August 19, 2018 Susan L. Pena

Review: Berks Sinfonietta gives unfamiliar works a voice

The orchestra presented works by Fanny Hensel-Mendelssohn, Cecil Coles and Beethoven.

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August 18, 2018 Susan L. Pena

Berks Sinfonietta celebrates lesse-known composers

The pieces from Cecil Coles and Fanny Mendelssohn, sister of Felix, are the centerpiece for Saturday’s performance.

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June 9, 2018 Susan L. Pena

Berks Sinfonietta emotionally revisits World War-era music

Its performance at Sacred Heart Roman Church in West Reading is subtle, sweet and vivid.

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June 9, 2018 Susan L. Pena

Opera numbers, war songs coming to Berks Sinfonietta

Tenor Marco Panuccio will accompany the musicians to bring sounds of World War I to life.

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May 19, 2018 Susan L. Pena

Concert Review: Vox Philia/Berks Sinfonietta performance explores extremes of humanity

“War and Reconciliation” concert a moving experience in Shillington

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May 17, 2018 Susan L. Pena

Vox Philia and Berks Sinfonietta offer music for trying times

The pieces slated for performance at Saturday’s program are built to soothe and unite.

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March 25, 2018 Susan L. Pena

Concert Review: Chamber choir, orchestra open Holy Week with musical journey

Vox Philia and Berks Sinfonietta collaborate on a program in West Raeding focused on the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.

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March 21, 2018 Susan L. Pena

Let ‘Passiontiede’ wash over you

Vox Philia and Berks Sinfonietta are teaming up to celebrate a holy season with powerful works.

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January 6, 2018 Susan L. Pena

Concert review: Berks Sinfonietta and three classical giants

An evening of uplifting and comforting music.

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November 18, 2017 Susan L. Pena

Concert Review: Berks Sinfonietta concert features concerto by late British woman

The artistic director announces that the orchestra will make it a point to play more works by women composers.

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August 19, 2017 Susan L. Pena

Berks Sinfonietta gives another stirring performance

Its program, “In the Shadow of Giants,” offers the audience three more-obscure works.