Much acclaimed ensemble, The Wister Quartet to play at Laurel Hill Mansion

The extraordinary musicianship and expressive performances of the quartet shine in the intimate octagonal music room at Laurel Hill Mansion
About this Event

Women for Greater Philadelphia (WFGP), stewards of historic Laurel Hill Mansion, will launch its An American Songbook concert series on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. with a performance by the acclaimed Wister Quartet at historic Laurel Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park. One of the Philadelphia region's most respected chamber ensembles, the quartet has earned recognition for its refined musicianship, expressive performances, and commitment to both classical masterworks and contemporary repertoire.

Sundays program

“Die Amerikanerin” (composed in 1776) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. C. F. Bach

Andante (1732-1795)

Andante grazioso

Recitativ

Allegro - Moderato

String Quartet No. 1, Op. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lloyd Smith

Moderato (b. 1941)

Rondo Grotesque: Molto allegro

Guyot Passage: Andante misterioso

Perpetual Motion: Allegro vivace

I N T E R M I S S I O N

Two Sketches Based on Indian Themes . . . . . . . . . . Charles Tomlinson Griffes

Farewell Song of the Chippewa Indians: Lento e mesto (1884-1920)

Allegro giocoso

String Quartet in B Minor, Op. 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Samuel Barber

Molto allegro e appassionato (1910-1981)

Molto adagio

Molto allegro

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After the concert guest are invited to join the musicians and members of Women for Greater Philadelphia for a reception with light refreshments on Laurel Hill Mansions back porch overlooking the scenic Schuylkill River in East Fairmount Park.