Spanish-born violinist Francisco Fullana, Argentinean bandoneonist JP Jofre, and American guitarist Grammy winner Jason Vieaux look forward to sharing their love of Argentinean tangos and Spanish dances. For the first time these three will perform together. Program includes L'Histoire du Tango by composer Ástor Piazzolla, a flashy piece by composer Pablo de Sarasate, original compositions, and… Read More »Time for Tango – world debut concert!

Join Pastor John Overman from the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Enola for a free non-denominational service where everyone is welcome. In partnership with PA Chautauqua Summer Programs. Free.

Philadelphia's shiniest new brass quintet is led by Mt. Gretna native and veteran of over 600 performances with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Eric Schweingruber. Eric and his talented friends will fill the playhouse with the sounds of patriotic favorites and good old-fashioned Americana.   “My memories of Gretna are that of a place of profound peace… Read More »Timberdale Brass

Trinidad born Entienne uses his unique sound to engage, enlighten, educate and enrich audiences with energized performances while wearing the snazziest of outfits. Joined by piano, sax, bass, and drums, Entienne’s trumpet playing, original compositions, and improvisation, create a memorable concert experience. A 2015 Guggenheim Fellow and 2022 Creative Capital Awardee, Etienne has been written… Read More »Entienne Charles, jazz trumpet

They defy gravity with their daring maneuvers atop a precarious tower of chairs, trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, and somersaulting. An extravaganza of fun for the whole family! All tickets $15 due to a special grantor! The Peking Acrobats hold the Guinness World Record for the Tallest Human Chair Stack. They managed to create a chair… Read More »Peking Acrobats

Russian-born American pianist Natasha Paremski makes her Gretna Music debut in this spectacularly romantic program. Known for dynamic performances, she continues to win over audiences with her powerful, flawless technique. At the age of 15, Natasha debuted with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Romantic music is a stylistic movement in Western Classical Music associated with the Romantic… Read More »Romantic Piano with Natasha Paremski

The Grammy Award-winning Chanticleer has been hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus,” and is known around the world as “an orchestra of voices.” Founded and based in San Francisco, now in its 48th season, Chanticleer has taken its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles in the world, selling over… Read More »Chanticleer

Performing with: Steve Wilson, sax; Lenny White, drums: and Brandon McCune, piano. Imagine hanging out with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, hearing them jam together, trading riffs, then riffing with words and trading stories. Bird and Diz are gone, but giants still walk among us. One of those giants is Buster Williams. Buster has played with everyone. Just to name a few:  Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Nancy… Read More »Jazz with living legend bassist Buster Williams

Eric Appapoulay, guitar; Andi McLean, bass; Mamadou Sar, percussion, Wes Joseph, drums The men in her family have been musicians for over 700 years but she "didn't want to be told 'you are good for a woman.'" So she ripped up the rules.  She is the first professional female kora virtuoso to come from any… Read More »World Music – Sona Jobarteh, kora player and vocalist

Mt. Gretna residents open their doors for a self-guided walking tour.  Get a glimpse inside the cottages, homes, historic buildings, and gardens of our unique community.  $20 in advance, $25 day of tour, $5 for ages 12 and under. Proceeds benefit Gretna Music.  Special thanks to our Tour Sponsor Snitz Creek Cabinet Shop. For More… Read More »37th Annual Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes & Gardens

Heralded by Quincy Jones as the “baddest vocal cats on the planet”, Take 6 is the most awarded a cappella group in history. With 10 Grammy awards, the sextet continues to bring extraordinary vocals to their worldwide audiences. About the Artists Take 6 has admirably and adeptly crossed most musical genres, from straight-ahead jazz to… Read More »Take 6

Following in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho Valdés and grandfather Bebo Valdés, Chuchito continues the legacy of great piano players from Cuba. With influences of Caribbean rhythms and jazz, he creates an exciting and energetic blend of spicy music that drives audiences wild. About the Artist Chuchito is recognized as a master of… Read More »Chuchito Valdés, jazz piano

15 year-old Amaryn Olmeda is a fast-rising star who's already soloed at Carnegie Hall and has been a featured soloist with major symphonies including the Philadelphia Orchestra. Her program includes a work by William Grant Still, and César Franck's beloved Violin Sonata.  She is joined on stage by 18 year-old pianist Parker van Ostrand who… Read More »Wunderkinds! – 2 talented teens

Four cello-playing friends from four different nations (Brazil, China, South Korea, and the United States) joined forces and, after only 12 days of intense rehearsing, won the silver medal at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. The following year they won the Concert Artists Guild International Competition. Their fun program will be filled with masterworks… Read More »4 Cellos, 4 friends: Galvin Cello Quartet

The Philadelphia based Wister Quartet are beloved regulars at Gretna Music. They'll perform works of Handel and Mozart, and be joined by pianist Marcantonio Barone, for Brahms' heaven-storming Piano Quintet in f minor for a very grand finale. This will be the 11th time since 1999 that the Wister Quartet has graced our stage. Program:… Read More »Wister Quartet with pianist Marcantonio Barone

A dynamic ensemble specializing in music of the Baroque and Classical eras, the Sebastians have been praised by the New York Times as “everywhere sharp-edged and engaging." Vivaldi features on their program for us as well as a trio of Bach's beloved and dazzling Brandenburg Concertos.  Stay after the concert to meet the musicians and… Read More »Bach’s Beloved Brandenberg Concertos with the Sebastians