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Orchestra's 'Das Paradies und die Peri' (2nd rev
The much-heralded Philadelphia premiere of Robert Schumann’s oratorio Paradise and the Peri is more than a curiosity but less than a masterpiece. It’s corny, but at least it’s tasty corn, with a stronger vocal cast than the Philadelphia Orchestra usually provides.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Schumann, Das Paradies und die Peri. Simon Rattle, conductor; Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano; Christine Brandes, soprano, Bernarda Fink, mezzo-soprano; Mark Padmore,
Philadelphia Orchestra: Schumann, Das Paradies und die Peri. Simon Rattle, conductor; Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano; Christine Brandes, soprano, Bernarda Fink, mezzo-soprano; Mark Padmore,
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Orchestra's "Night of the Mayas'
Under the baton of Peruvian conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya, an epic musical narrative of Mayan civilization became a fabulous tour de force for and by the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Revueltas, Night of the Mayas; Ravel, Rapsodie Espagnole and Markus Groh; Liszt, Piano Concerto No. 1. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducting; Markus Groh, piano. November 23, 2007 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel center. (215) 893-1900 or
Philadelphia Orchestra: Revueltas, Night of the Mayas; Ravel, Rapsodie Espagnole and Markus Groh; Liszt, Piano Concerto No. 1. Miguel Harth-Bedoya conducting; Markus Groh, piano. November 23, 2007 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel center. (215) 893-1900 or
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"Drowsy Chaperone' at Academy
The Drowsy Chaperone is more than just another Broadway Roaring ‘20s song-and-dance show. It’s original and clever in its own right.
The Drowsy Chaperone. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison; directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. November 27-December 2, 2007 at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts. groups.telecharge.com.
The Drowsy Chaperone. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison; directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. November 27-December 2, 2007 at Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Sts. groups.telecharge.com.
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Frank Guarrera remembered
Frank Guarrera, the baritone who died November 23 at the age of 83, spent 29 years with the Met. But he remained a loyal South Philadelphian.
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Orchestra's "Das Paradies und die Peri' (1st
Sir Simon Rattle’s devotees may have come mostly to see him bounce around the podium, but they got to hear some beautiful music, too.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Schumann, Das Paradies und die Peri. Simon Rattle, conductor; Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano; Christine Brandes, soprano, Bernarda Fink, mezzo-soprano; Mark Padmore, tenor; Joseph Kaiser, tenor; Luca Pisaroni, bass-baritone; The Philadelphia Singers Chorale. November 29, 2007 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. (215) 89
Philadelphia Orchestra: Schumann, Das Paradies und die Peri. Simon Rattle, conductor; Heidi Grant Murphy, soprano; Christine Brandes, soprano, Bernarda Fink, mezzo-soprano; Mark Padmore, tenor; Joseph Kaiser, tenor; Luca Pisaroni, bass-baritone; The Philadelphia Singers Chorale. November 29, 2007 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. (215) 89
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AVA's "Cosi fan tutte'
Singing Fiordiligi in the new AVA production of Cosi fan tutte, Angela Meade exhibits plenty of spunk and much more. Hers is a great interpretation of Mozart’s most challenging role. And here an implausible story makes sense for the first time.
Cosi fan tutte . Opera by W.A. Mozart. Christofer Macatsoris, conductor; Damon Nestor Ploumis, director. Academy of Vocal Arts production through December 1, 2007 at three venues. (215) 735-1685 or
Cosi fan tutte . Opera by W.A. Mozart. Christofer Macatsoris, conductor; Damon Nestor Ploumis, director. Academy of Vocal Arts production through December 1, 2007 at three venues. (215) 735-1685 or
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Three new neo-noir films
Three stylish neo-noir films set in the recent American past reflect our current predicament in Iraq, partly by looking back.
American Gangster. Film directed by Ridley Scott.
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead. Film directed by Sidney Lume
American Gangster. Film directed by Ridley Scott.
Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead. Film directed by Sidney Lume
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MirÓ³ Quartet's "Necronomicon'
With John Zorn’s fantastic and magical Necronomicon Quartet, the pulp horror writer H.P. Lovecraft has once again risen from his grave and triumphed over his critics. Or has he?
Miró Quartet: Zorn, Necronomicon (Daniel Ching, Sandy Yamamoto, violins; John Largess, viola; Joshua Gindele, cello). Program also includes Mozart String Quartet in D Major K. 499, Brahms String Quartet
Miró Quartet: Zorn, Necronomicon (Daniel Ching, Sandy Yamamoto, violins; John Largess, viola; Joshua Gindele, cello). Program also includes Mozart String Quartet in D Major K. 499, Brahms String Quartet
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Roles for Philadelphia actresses
Theater may be booming in Philadelphia, but roles for actresses remain in short supply. Four plays this month may offer the beginnings of a solution.
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Hopper and Turner at National Gallery
Hopper loathed the compromised freedom of working for others; Turner embraced “the institution to which I owe everything.” Yet two new exhibitions at the National Gallery demonstrate a common bond between them: a fascination with light.
“J.M.W. Turner.” Through January 6, 2008. "Edward Hopper." Through January 21, 2008 at National Gallery of Art, Fourth St. and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. (202) 737-4215 or www.nga.gov.
“J.M.W. Turner.” Through January 6, 2008. "Edward Hopper." Through January 21, 2008 at National Gallery of Art, Fourth St. and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. (202) 737-4215 or www.nga.gov.
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