The Erie Philharmonic announced its concert lineup for the 2021-22 season on Thursday, April 15, at the conclusion of their season finale concert, broadcasted on WQLN PBS and streamed online. The orchestra will begin a historic season in December 2021 with its annual Come Home for the Holidays concert, following the completion of long-awaited Warner Theatre stage renovations.
“I cannot wait to return to the Warner stage and share the sheer sonic and visual force of the entire Erie Philharmonic playing together again. I don’t think I am exaggerating to say that we will be playing on the edge of our seat, thrilled to be back making the music we love so dearly in our home, the beautifully-renovated Warner Theatre.”
It has been over a year since the Philharmonic last graced the Warner Theatre stage to perform a live concert with an in-person audience. Since that time, the orchestra has recorded eight television concerts, free for the community, that have reached audiences from across the country.
“While these televised concerts on WQLN PBS have been one of the most uplifting experiences in my tenure here with the orchestra, we are beyond excited to get back on stage at the Warner Theatre to show off just how amazing this new stage is going to be,” said Executive Director Steve Weiser. “The stage is going to be bigger, the lights are going to be brighter, and the sound is going to be vastly improved…every aspect of the performance side of the Philharmonic will be enhanced. And, we’ll be debuting a newly-installed 1,500-piece pipe organ and a brand-new Steinway piano.”
In the meantime, the orchestra is planning an expansive outdoor free summer concert series titled In Your Hometown. While the COVID-19 pandemic shut down events in the summer of 2020, the orchestra is prepared to bring the music directly to audiences with numerous concerts planned from June - August. A full listing of events will be announced in the coming weeks on the orchestra’s website and social media pages.
Even with this busy summer schedule, the Philharmonic remains committed to completing the journey home, back to the Warner Theatre.
“It feels good to know we can finally showcase the blockbuster film concerts and award-winning artists from the canceled season. We only get the chance to open a newly-renovated stage once in a lifetime, and we’re ready to present a season for the record books. But, we’re also going to have increased safety measures in partnership with Erie Events to ensure everyone can come back safely for this season full of amazing, live music.”
Subscription packages for the upcoming season will be available mid-May, with single tickets going on sale for the general public in the fall. For the latest updates and season information, people are encouraged to sign up for Erie Philharmonic emails here.
See below for the 2021-22 season and website information. All concerts will take place at the Warner Theatre, located at 811 State Street in downtown Erie, PA.
Come Home for the Holidays
Saturday, December 4, 2021 @ 3PM
Saturday, December 4, 2021 @ 8PM
Midori
Saturday, January 8, 2022 @ 8PM
Music of the Knights
Saturday, January 29, 2022 @ 8PM
Cameron Carpenter
Saturday, February 26, 2022 @ 8PM
Rachmaninoff
Saturday, March 19, 2022 @ 8PM
Mary Poppins film with live orchestra
Saturday, April 9, 2022 @ 8PM
Sunday, April 10, 2022 @ 3PM
Star Wars: A New Hope film with live orchestra
Saturday, April 30, 2022 @ 8PM
Sunday, May 1, 2022 @ 3PM
Beethoven 7
Saturday, May 14, 2022 @ 8PM
Rodgers & Hammerstein in concert
Sunday, June 12, 2022 @ 3PM
Mahler’s Resurrection
Sunday, June 26, 2022 @ 3PM
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