Let Us
Bring Classical Music
to YOu and Your Community
Aurora Classical is an arts organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that is dedicated to keeping classical music alive. We are a go-to resource for connecting top notch professional classical vocalists and instrumentalists with appreciative audiences throughout Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley focusing on those for whom ticket and travel fees may be too dear.
About Our Organization
Our name was inspired by a newspaper publication founded by Benjamin Franklin Bache called “Philadelphia Aurora.” Bache was a grandson of Benjamin Franklin, and his paper stood for the rights of “yeoman farmers,” “planters,” and “plain folk.”
Our Mission
Aurora Classical’s mission is to provide classical music without all the perceived pretense that can get in the way of its enjoyment.
Our dual goal is to make the classical music repertory accessible to all, whether to first time listeners or sophisticated audiences, and to provide opportunities for our talented local artists in doing so.
Helping You Appreciate Classical Music
At our organization, we believe that classical music is for everyone, no matter your budget. We have been offering performances since Fall 2015.
Get in Touch With Us
If you are interested in attending our concerts or playing music with us, reach out to us today. We assure you that all applications will be reviewed, and you will be notified as soon as possible. We cannot wait to share the beauty of classical music with you!
Classical Open Mic Matinee
New Locations!
Several of Aurora Classical's Classical Open Mic
artists will be featured as part of the
Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest
Saturday, September 19th at 11:20am
in the Rendell Room at the
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
October 17th at 4:30pm
our regular Classical Open Mic Matinee
will be at Philadelphia Ethical Society
1906 Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103
We look forward to hearing you!
Recent Events
Discover more about our past classical music performances here.
A Philly Mikado! as part of Philly Fringe, September 14th, 2024
Reviews
Fringe Review: Bon Appetit by Julia Child and Lee Hoiby
...this was the début undertaking of Aurora Classical ("All of the quality, none of the pretense"), a new company (artistic directed by Weinman) whose goal is to bring classical music to the people via low-key concerts, kids opera productions and classical open mic matinées. Keep an eye out – if their future projects are half as enjoyable as this one, good things are in store.
—K. Ross Hoffman, Philadelphia City Paper
Widening the Reach of Classical Music
For Weinman, if just one person comes to an Aurora Classical show and decides to buy a ticket to the Academy of Music, the Kimmel Center or similar venues, their “work is done.”