Timo Andres, piano and Aaron Diehl, piano

Tickets on sale September 8, 2026 Two multifaceted pianists join forces for a must-see duo recital exploring themes of American art and musical language. Praised for his “superb blend of crisp keyboard clarity and soft-edged lyricism” (San Francisco Chronicle) , Timo Andres makes his inaugural PCMS appearance while Aaron Diehl—known for his “traditional jazz sound with a sophisticated contemporary spin” (The Guardian) —returns following his highly-acclaimed 2024 debut. Their program traverses a variety of American sounds and experiences, including music by Duke Ellington, Julia Wolfe, and Thelonious Monk. The duo also offers selections from Andres’s debut album Shy and Mighty , as well as a new work that will have its Philadelphia Premiere.