Water Music
Date & Time
Artists
Program
Telemann Water Music, Overture
Handel Ch’io mai vi possa
Williams Sinfony
Purcell Dido’s Lament
Handel Water Music Suite No.3 in G major, HWV 350
Montgomery Five Freedom Songs
I. My Lord, What a Morning
II. I Want to Go Home
III. Lay dis Body Down
IV. My Father, How Long?
V. The Day of Judgement
Enjoy summer with “Bridgerton” inspired outdoor concerts in beautiful gardens across the City. The concerts begin at 7 PM but audiences are welcome to arrive up to an hour before to enjoy the gardens, picnics, and drinks.
Seating Options
Premium
Enjoy the best seats, closest parking, and an exclusive cocktail reception.
General
Chairs are provided in the area in front of the players.
Lawn
Bring a blanket and picnic from home for our most affordable option.
30 and Under Tickets – $15
Tickets available for $15 for patrons 30 years old or younger for our summer festival concerts.
Community
$2 Community tickets are available for Southwest Neighbors & ACCESS Cardholders at Bartram’s Garden.
These performances are rain or shine.
Program Ticket Discounts for Southwest Neighbors & ACCESS Cardholders
Visiting Bartram’s Garden is free for everyone.
Most programs, tours, and events are also free. When there is a registration fee, a limited number of $2 tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis to Southwest Philadelphia neighbors as well as all ACCESS cardholders.
Venue
June 13
Bartram’s Garden, Philadelphia
5400 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19143
June 15
Stoneleigh: a natural garden
1829 East County Line Road
Villanova, PA 19085
Premium Tickets at Stoneleigh: a natural garden come with on-site VIP parking.
Artists
Nathan Lofton, Conductor
Nathan enjoys an active career as a conductor, educator, and administrator. Equally experienced in leading instrumental and vocal ensembles, he currently serves as an associate conductor for The Washington Chorus; has prepared choruses for performances with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and Philadelphia Orchestra; and has appeared as a conductor with the Chestnut Street Singers, Boston Opera Collaborative, OperaHub, and the Boston New Music Initiative. A committed educator, Lofton has taught at the University of Maryland, Temple University, and Widener University. He has held artistic and administrative positions at the Artosphere Festival, Opera Philadelphia, and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Dr. Lofton holds degrees from the University of Maryland, Temple University, and New England Conservatory. His principal conducting teachers have included Jason Max Ferdinand, Edward Maclary, David Neely, and Paul Rardin, and he has participated in masterclasses with Simon Halsey, David Hayes, Helmuth Rilling, and Robert Spano.
Michelle Johnson, Soprano
Michelle Johnson, a soprano of extraordinary talent and acclaim, has captivated audiences worldwide with her mesmerizing performances. Read more about her background here.
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