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The Emerson Quartet takes a seat. (Photo by Lisa Mazzucco)

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Emerson Quartet

Still standing tall

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Emerson Quartet, in fine form as always, bringing with them a few rarities. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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One of composer Foumai's sources: Arman Manookian's 1928 mural "Hawaiian Boy and Girl." (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Three holiday concerts: Lyric Fest, Tempesta di Mare, and Dolce Suono

A musical holiday trio

Three of Philadelphia’s liveliest music organizations, Lyric Fest, Tempesta di Mare, and Dolce Suono, usher in the spirit of the season with three concerts. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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L to r: Autumn with Ben Dibble as Toad and Jeff Coon as Frog. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

The Arden Theatre presents 'A Year with Frog and Toad'

Seasons' greetings

The Arden Theatre Company's 'A Year with Frog and Toad' shares charming characters and simple episodes in a gorgeous production. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to r: "Evolution" by Domingo Negrón and "Monserrat" by Daniel de Jesús. (Photo by Concha Alborg)

Taller Puertorriqueño presents 'Nuestro Tema: Llamada y Respuesta.'

A Philly Latino institution gets a makeover

Taller Puertorriqueño opened its new 24,000-square-foot El Corazón Cultural Center with an art exhibition that blends the old and the new. Concha Alborg reviews.
Concha Alborg

Concha Alborg

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Parsons dancers in action. (Photo courtesy of Parsons Dance Company)

NextMoveDance presents David Parsons Dance Company

Come for the drones, stay for the hand dance

The David Parsons Dance Company brings humor and technology to free-spirited modern dance. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

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L to r: Emily Kleimo, Rachel Camp, and Caroline Dooner. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

1812 Production presents 'The Carols'

Too much humbug in this rehash

1812 Productions' 'The Carols' recycles familiar tropes in a musical comedy rehash of 'A Christmas Carol.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Art Garfunkel at the Paley Media Center in 2013. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Art Garfunkel in concert at the Keswick Theatre

Troubled water, bridge out

Art Garfunkel used to sing, “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?” This month, his Keswick Theatre audience asked a similar question. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

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Buddy Rich, doing his thing. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Remembering Buddy Rich on his centenary birthday

The "world's greatest drummer" hits 100

On the 100th anniversary of Buddy Rich's birth, Bruce Klauber remembers the jazz drummer and what set him apart from everyone else.
Bruce Klauber

Bruce Klauber

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Ethan Lipton on Earth. (Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center)

Ethan Lipton's 'The Outer Space'

Outer space, inner life

Ethan Lipton’s quirky marriage-on-Mars song cycle 'The Outer Space,' lands at the Kimmel Center before blasting off to Joe’s Pub in early 2017. Martha Steketee reviews.
Martha Steketee

Martha Steketee

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Author Michael Chabon. (Photo by Benjamin Tice Smith)

Michael Chabon's 'Moonglow'

Bottling up history

Michael Chabon’s new novel, 'Moonglow,' blends memoir and fiction, as the narrator listens to his grandfather’s life history — and that of his century. Courtenay Harris Bond reviews.
Courtenay Harris Bond

Courtenay Harris Bond

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