Pop-Up MPI
MPI comes to Philadelphia on Monday, November 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Presented in collaboration with the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, this one-evening Pop-Up MPI takes place in Presser Hall at the Settlement Music School, where Marina Piccinini will lead a masterclass with five flutists. It is a living continuation of MPI in Switzerland and a first glimpse of next summer's institute.
Come and audit. Admission is free.
Auditing offers a rare chance to experience Marina Piccinini's teaching up close: to hear a phrase come alive, to see how sound, breath and gesture serve the music, and to follow interpretation as it grows beyond the notes on the page. Flutists of every age and stage, teachers, students, parents and music lovers are all warmly welcome.
Please register in advance with the Register to Audit button. Registered auditors also receive a complimentary ticket to the November 24 recital.
The following evening, Tuesday, November 24, 2026, Marina Piccinini will be joined by the acclaimed French harpsichordist Justin Taylor to present an all-Bach recital at the American Philosophical Society.
Accepted performers and auditors will receive complimentary tickets to the November 24 concert.
For additional concert information, please visit pcmsconcerts.org.
Concert Location
Marina Piccinini's recital with Justin Taylor on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. takes place at the American Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The masterclass on November 23 is at Presser Hall, Settlement Music School.)
This venue, one of the primary locations for the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, is rich in historic significance and architectural beauty. Attending the concert at this remarkable venue offers an opportunity to experience its charm and historical significance firsthand. Designed in the elegant Italianate style, the building features a visually striking white marble façade and an impressive collection of paintings. The hall has a storied past, having once housed the Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank, which was a cornerstone of Philadelphia's financial history. During the latter part of the 19th century, it was the largest bank in the city and played a crucial role in the community's economic development.
