Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
MusiciansPennsylvania, United States11-50 Employees
Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society curates an annual program of chamber music performed by world-renowned artists, presenting about 50 to 55 concerts. It also runs roughly 50 education programs and provides audience services such as pre-concert lectures, livestreams, curated experiences, and a welcoming concert environment, with tickets priced at $30 or less. Founded in 1986 by Anthony Checchia, the society has staged more than 1,700 concerts, commissioned 60 new works, and presented 100 world premieres. It collaborates with cultural institutions—including as a founding resident company of the Kimmel Center—and maintains programming that covers traditional and contemporary repertoire. A recent development is livestream presentations of the Musicians From Marlboro program, expanding its reach to online audiences.