Press Releases

West Chester, PA (August 15, 2024): The Chester County History Center (CCHC) is thrilled to unveil a new cultural partnership with the Kennett Symphony of Chester County. This partnership represents a powerful alliance between the arts and history, enriching the cultural landscape of the region. These institutions will create unique and engaging experiences for the community of Chester County. The collaboration not only broadens the reach and impact of both organizations but also fosters a deeper appreciation for the arts and history within the constituents. The partnership’s inaugural event will be a special Holiday Concert in December 2024, presenting a brass [...]

Kennett Square, PA (August 2, 2024): The Kennett Symphony of Chester County is pleased to announce that Dr. Timothy Vance Blair, court-appointed administrator of the J.M. Blair Family Trust, has established a generous annuity to benefit the Symphony in perpetuity.  This gift fulfills Dr. Blair’s wish to provide lasting support for the Symphony’s work.  Dr. Blair has been a champion of Chester County charities for decades, including the Kennett Symphony, where he serves as Board President.  Dr. Blair states that he has made this gift “to culturally benefit in perpetuity the greater Kennett community and to encourage others to do the [...]

Kennett Square, PA (July 8, 2024): Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, Kennett Symphony, and Music Director, Michael Hall, have just announced their 84th season! It includes one special event and seven exciting concerts. “Our talented musicians, dedicated Board of Directors, and I are thrilled to share our 2024-2025 Season! In our Masterworks Series, we will be joined by three accomplished guest soloists - Lun Li, Benett Tsai, and Ana Vidovic. There are also several more intimate concerts highlighting our brass, woodwind, and string ensembles. From passionate performers to thoughtful music selections, these events taking place in outstanding venues throughout the [...]

Kennett Square, PA (September 27, 2023): Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, opens its  83rd season with Stories of Love and Nature on Sunday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. at  Longwood Gardens’ Exhibition Hall. Conducted by Music Director Michael Hall with soloist Risa Hokamura, the season opening concert is the first of six diverse concert offerings in the  exhilarating 2023-2024 season. “We are pleased to be back at Longwood Gardens. Taking a cue from the natural beauty that will  envelop us, we will perform music inspired by nature; be it the boundless sky of Buhr’s Akasha, or the turbulent [...]

Kennett Square, PA (August 7, 2023): The Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only professional symphony orchestra, and Music Director Michael Hall announce their 83rd season! With six diverse concert offerings, the season promises to be exhilarating. “Together with the passionate and committed musicians of the Kennett Symphony, I am excited about presenting our upcoming season. We will be performing some of the great masterpieces of the past, uncovering lesser-known gems, and collaborating with exciting, young guest soloists. Supporting your local orchestra attracts diversity, empathy for our neighbors, and intellectual curiosity. Your unwavering belief in the power of music is what drives us [...]

Kennett Square, PA (April 15, 2023) The Board of Directors of Kennett Symphony is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Timothy Blair as President of the Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to have Dr. Blair assume the role of board president; he is a long tenured board member who knows our organization and has a vision for the Symphony’s future,” said Kathryn Knox, Kennett Symphony board member and governance committee chair. “His professional music background as a Steinway Artist and experience as dean of the School of Music at West Chester University made him the perfect candidate for board [...]