Share a Magical Musical Evening with Jonathan Biss and Play On Philly
Join us for a brilliant night celebrating our shared commitment to transformative music education. Prepare to be dazzled by acclaimed pianist Jonathan Biss and inspired by our young POP musicians. We look forward to sharing a joyful night of fellowship and community with our friends and supporters.
The Harold L. Zellerbach Theatre
of the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219
Evening’s Events
6:00 pm
Cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer bar and live music
7:30 pm
Concert featuring performances by guest artist Jonathan Biss and Play On Philly students
Business Attire
Your meaningful support empowers young people through music education, mentoring, and performance opportunities.
2026 Evening of Harmony Guest Artist
Jonathan Biss
Praised as “a superb pianist and also an eloquent and insightful music writer” (The Boston Globe) with “impeccable taste and a formidable technique” (The New Yorker), Jonathan Biss is a world-renowned educator and critically-acclaimed author, and has appeared internationally as a soloist with the Los Angeles and New York Philharmonics, the Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco Symphonies, and the Cleveland and Philadelphia Orchestras as well as the London Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw, the Philharmonia, and Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, among many other ensembles. Biss is also Co-Artistic Director alongside Mitsuko Uchida at the Marlboro Music Festival, where he has spent fifteen summers.
Ways to Support Evening of Harmony
Event FAQs
Can I pay by check?
Yes! Make your check payable to Play On Philly and mail it to PO Box 8662, Philadelphia PA 19101. Include a note that the check is for either a sponsorship or tickets and include the name(s) of the guest(s) so that name badges can be prepared for you.
What portion of the ticket is tax deductible?
For $50 concert ticket purchases only, no part is tax deductible. For $150 reception ticket purchases, no part is tax deductible.
What’s the event address?
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6219
What parking is available?
- Penn parking garage at corner of 38th and Walnut Streets (entrances on both streets)
- Valet parking at The Inn at Penn at 3600 Sansom Street
- Garage at the corner of 40th Street and Walnut Street (at Acme)
- Street Parking: Much of the available street parking around the Annenberg Center is free after 8 PM. Please check parking signs carefully.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
If you are not able to utilize stairs, enter on street level through the plaza with digital sign across from the Inn at Penn and Louie Louie on Walnut Street between 36th and 37th Streets. At the foot of the staircase, there is a double-door ADA accessible entrance. Ring the bell and be greeted by an usher who will show you to the elevator and take you to your seat. This entrance is for ADA patrons only. If your mobility is extremely limited, please call ahead for assistance. ADA patrons will be seated once the house opens. Only one companion per patron may accompany the patron during escort. All others will be required to enter the house through the main entrance.
