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Voluntary contributions help the Society sustain the high quality of the Amerita Chamber Players performances. Please consider supporting this free concert series. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made through the Paypal button below or by sending a check payable to the America-Italy Society at 230 S. Broad St. Suite 1105, Philadelphia, PA 19102.

SPONSOR a MUSICIAN or a CONCERT
This year, named giving opportunities are also available. Your name will appear in the program and be announced from the podium. 

Sponsor a musician for a concert  $550.00
Sponsor a musician for the season  $1,650.00
Sponsor a concert  $6,500.00
Sponsor a season  $20.000.00


Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Please call 215 735 3250 or write to info@aisphila.org

Amerita Chamber Players

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The America-Italy Society sponsors a free concert series by the critically acclaimed Amerita Chamber Players, Philadelphia’s unique musical ensemble, specializing in the work of Italian composers of the 17th and 18th centuries.

The concerts are held three times a year at the Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel at 18th and Spruce St.

Performances include music carefully researched by the music directors, and while the names of Vivaldi, Corelli, Scarlatti, Locatelli, and other Italian composers of the 17th and 18th centuries are now well known everywhere, the Amerita Chamber Players often introduce audiences to less familiar works of great artistic merit.



History of the Amerita Chamber Players 

The group presented its first concert in 1956 at The Philadelphia Museum of Art under the auspices of the America-Italy Society, and their annual concerts of Italian Baroque music remain the Society’s most popular event.

The Amerita Chamber Players was founded by Philadelphia Orchestra violinist, Frank Costanzo and then Consul General of Italy in Philadelphia, Dr. Giovanni Luciolli. By merging the words "America" and "Italy", the name "Amerita" was born to represent the combination of the two different cultures. 

What began as a small string orchestra is today, under the direction of harpsichordist Davyd Booth and bassist-gambist Michael Shahan, an ensemble consisting of a string quintet and harpsichord with the addition of woodwinds or brass, vocal soloists, and other instrumentalists.

Concerts
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The America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization under Sections 501 (c)(3) and 509 (a) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Society are deductible for federal income tax purposes.
The America-Italy Society of Philadelphia is registered as a charitable organization in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Questions for the Society should be addressed to (215) 735-3250 or emailed to info@aisphila.org.

The America-Italy Society of Philadelphia promotes friendship and cultural understanding between ​the Republic of Italy and the United States of America
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America-Italy Society            of Philadelphia
230 S. Broad St., Suite 1105
Philadelphia, PA 19102 



Tel: (215) 735-3250 
E-mail: info@aisphila.org
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