The concert that will change the way you think about concerts. With the symphony placed in the center of the room and the audience seated all around, we have created a more relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy some of the greatest music ever written. Food and drink are available throughout this one-hour concert and our Music Director Micahel Hall provides enlightening insights about the works presented. Perfect for first-time concert goers!

The Classics at Brantwyn is a garden party event benefiting the Kennett Symphony of Chester County. This unique experience features an open bar and gourmet brunch catered by the DuPont Country Club. Held on the exquisite grounds of the Brantwyn Estate (formerly a DuPont family residence), the Classics at Brantwyn, features beautiful and historic automobiles from the early 20th century to the present and helps bring innovative, first-class programming to Chester County.

Enjoy an exploration of themes of love and nature in the beautiful surroundings of Longwood Gardens. Taking inspiration from Hindu poetry, Canadian composer Glenn Buhr wrote a lighter-than-air piece entitled Akasha; Sanskrit for Sky. Mendelssohn was inspired by the rugged islands off Scotland’s coast to write the Hebrides, whereas Sibelius captured in music the tragic love story of Pelleas and Melisande.

We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of classical music like never before at our Reimagined Concert Experience! Seated in the round, with options for food and drink, our casual setting encourages an open and friendly atmosphere. Hosted by Music Director Michael Hall, enjoy the perfect marriage of music and visuals as multimedia projections bring the music to life with informative, captivating imagery. Perfect for first time attendees, as well as patrons who would like a renewed appreciation for the timeless beauty of classical music.

Living in the early 20th century, the music of African American composer Florence B. Price is an important rediscovery in classical music today. This is paired with another distinctive American voice Charles Ives and his enigmatic ‘Unanswered Question.” Then we hear Dvorak’s 8th Symphony, a composer, who also was committed to the music of his native country.

Join us for a Mother’s Day celebration with intimate chamber music by members of Kennett Symphony in the beautiful Copeland Lecture Hall at Winterthur. Attendees may add on tickets to Winthur’s Museum, Garden, Library and Exhibitions - including 90,000 objects in the 175-room mansion Henry Francis du Pont called home, 1,000 acres of rolling hills, streams, meadows, and forests, as well as a research center dedicated to America’s artistic, cultural, social, and intellectual history from colonial times into the twentieth century.

The popular music from the eight Harry Potter movies is paired with the imaginatively colorful pictures at an Exhibition. Both classical and film music are represented on this program, making it a concert that will appeal to a wide range of audiences.

The Classics at Brantwyn is a garden party event benefiting the Kennett Symphony of Chester County. This unique experience, held on the exquisite grounds of the Brantwyn Estate (formerly a DuPont family residence), the Classics at Brantwyn, features beautiful and historic automobiles from the early 20th century to the present and helps bring innovative, first-class programming to Chester County.

We invite you to immerse yourself in the world of classical music like never before at our Reimagined Concert Experience! With options for food and drink, our casual setting encourages an open and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for first time attendees, as well as patrons who would like a renewed appreciation for the timeless beauty of classical music. Hosted by Music Director Michael Hall, enjoy the perfect marriage of music and visuals as multimedia projections bring the music to life with informative, captivating imagery. Ticket price includes the concert, your first glass of wine or other beverage, and hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar is also available on-site. All seating is General Admission and first-come, first-served.