Prokofiev is the modernist on this program, but he is represented by a selection consciously modeled on 18th-century forms — his sprightly Symphony No. 1. The rest of the material is real old-timey, including a Romantic double-bass concerto by Bottesini (featuring Joseph Conyers), an early Schubert symphony and the delightful “Italian Serenade” from Hugo Wolf. The crackerjack Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, an invaluable local musical resource, will be led by a guest conductor, the terrific Kansas City Symphony boss and proud Curtis alum Michael Stern.
Sun., Jan. 27, 2:30 p.m.; Mon., Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m.; $24-$81, Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St., 215-545-1739, chamberorchestra.org, kimmelcenter.org.
