Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., join Berks Sinfonietta for "Music in C."
On the evening's program are:
Symphony No. 1 in C Minor – Louise Farrenc
Symphony No. 28 in C Major – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Concerto Grosso in C Major, HWV 318, “Alexander’s Feast” – George Frideric Handel
The concert takes place at Atonement Lutheran Church, 5 Wyomissing Blvd, Wyomissing, PA 19610.
General admission tickets are $25 when purchased online and $30 at the door. Students are $5. Children under 18 are FREE.
For tickets, please visit
https://berkssinfonietta.org/concert/music-in-c/
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Berks Sinfonietta Presents “Music in C” — A Celebration of Classical Music
October 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Atonement Lutheran Church, Wyomissing, PA
Wyomissing, PA - Berks Sinfonietta invites audiences to experience the togetherness and homegrown reimagining of music unique to Reading’s own chamber orchestra. True to the Berks Sinfonietta’s dedication to reimagining, audiences can expect a joyful evening of classical repertoire with no sharps or flats in its upcoming concert, “Music in C,” on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM. The performance will take place at Atonement Lutheran Church, at 5 Wyomissing Blvd, Wyomissing, PA.
The program explores the power of the key of C major and minor, featuring:
- Symphony No. 1 in C Minor by Louise Farrenc — A French, 19th-century composer, pianist and teacher whose symphonic voice is finally receiving the recognition it deserves.
- Symphony No. 28 in C Major by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — A sparkling example of Mozart’s early symphonic mastery.
- Concerto Grosso in C Major, HWV 318 “Alexander’s Feast” by George Frideric Handel — A festive and dramatic work originally composed to accompany a celebratory ode.
“Music in C” showcases the timeless elegance and emotional depth of classical music, while also shining a spotlight on underrepresented voices like Farrenc.
When asked about performing Farrenc’s first symphony, Artistic Director David McConnell responded: “The orchestra performed Farrenc’s other two symphonies in 2021 and 2023. Rehearsing her music we quickly learned just how brilliant and exciting it is – and
the audience’s enthusiasm when hearing the performances clearly showed they felt the same! So, I am thrilled we are now presenting her first symphony (sadly, she only wrote three), because performing her music is thrilling, and I am sure it will be loved by both seasoned concertgoers and newcomers alike. And how wonderful that this ensemble of locally sourced professional and up-and-coming musicians can introduce listeners to music
that absolutely deserves to be part of the standard repertoire – so many unheard riches out there, waiting to be discovered.”
Tickets & More Info
Tickets are available online and at the door. For pricing, directions, and season subscriptions, visit the Berks Sinfonietta 2025–2026 Season page:
https://berkssinfonietta.org/2025-2026-season/
About Berks Sinfonietta
Berks Sinfonietta is a nonprofit chamber orchestra dedicated to innovative, engaging programming since 2014. Our homegrown musicians bring people together. Join us as we reimagine the concept of the orchestra.
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