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Orchestra's "Rite of Spring'
Christoph Eschenbach’s authoritative and ferocious reading of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring more than made up for my sitting inside on a perfect autumn day.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Tchaikovsky First Symphony, Stravinsky Rite of Spring. Christoph Eschenbach, conductor. Sept. 23, 2007 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. www.philorch.org or (215) 893.1900.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Tchaikovsky First Symphony, Stravinsky Rite of Spring. Christoph Eschenbach, conductor. Sept. 23, 2007 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. www.philorch.org or (215) 893.1900.
Lyric Fest's "Shakespeare: A Biography in Music
Lyric Fest presents a crowded profile of an internationally successful songwriter and librettist.
Lyric Fest: “William Shakespeare, a Biography in Music.” Lyrics by William Shakespeare, music by various. Markus Beam, Kiera Duffy, Suzanne DuPlantis, Bryan Hymel, Jody Kidwell, Randi Marrazzo, Jaquita Mitchell, Mark Moliterno, vocalists; Laura Ward, piano. Jim Bergwall, actor. September 23, 2007 at First Presbyterian Church, 21st and Walnut. (215
Lyric Fest: “William Shakespeare, a Biography in Music.” Lyrics by William Shakespeare, music by various. Markus Beam, Kiera Duffy, Suzanne DuPlantis, Bryan Hymel, Jody Kidwell, Randi Marrazzo, Jaquita Mitchell, Mark Moliterno, vocalists; Laura Ward, piano. Jim Bergwall, actor. September 23, 2007 at First Presbyterian Church, 21st and Walnut. (215
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"Assassins' at the Arden
Sondheim’s musical about presidential assassins is a tough sell to theater audiences. But Terrence Nolen’s production at the Arden achieves the near impossible: a good balance between spookiness, humor and a serious look at the American Dream.
Assassins. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by John Weidman. Directed by Terrence J. Nolen; music directed by Eric Ebbenga. Through October 21, 2007 at Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. (215) 922-1122 or
Assassins. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by John Weidman. Directed by Terrence J. Nolen; music directed by Eric Ebbenga. Through October 21, 2007 at Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St. (215) 922-1122 or
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Fringe Festival 2007
A year ago I wrote a negative critique of the Philly Fringe Festival. I do not take back a word of that article. But this year, unlike last, some of the 1,500 participating artists were talented and serious professionals investing enough effort in their work to succeed in the marketplace.
Live/Arts/Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Sept. 1-18, 2007.
Live/Arts/Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Sept. 1-18, 2007.
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Could the Barnes Foundation be improved?
Can there be a dividing or a moving of the Barnes collection that elevates it from its practically perfect present state? As a “dogmatized” Barnes Foundation alumna, I have ventured from outright abhorrence of the idea to a position of, well, cool skepticism that it is humanly possible to pull it off. What might it be like?
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Orchestra 2001 plays Crumb
George Crumb plays around with doctored pianos and odd effects, but he uses novel means to achieve classic ends. His techniques may look outré, but he’s doing the same thing that good accompanists do when they create scenes and moods as they play a standard piano accompaniment.
Orchestra 2001, James Freeman, conductor. Crumb’s Otherworldly Resonances (Marcantonio Barone and James Freeman, amplified piano); Tchaikovsky Concert Piece for Flute and Str
Orchestra 2001, James Freeman, conductor. Crumb’s Otherworldly Resonances (Marcantonio Barone and James Freeman, amplified piano); Tchaikovsky Concert Piece for Flute and Str
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Kirchner and Pousette-Dart in New York
An eclectic show at New York’s Neue Galerie, built around one of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner’s Berlin street scene paintings, is quietly stolen by several Kandinskys, while Kandinsky’s chief American heir, Richard Pousette-Dart, offers a show nearby at the scaffolded Guggenheim that should not be missed.
“Ernst Ludwig Kirchner: Berlin Street Scene.” Through September 17, 2007, at Neue Galerie, 1048 Fifth Ave. (at 86th St), New York. (212) 628-6200
“Ernst Ludwig Kirchner: Berlin Street Scene.” Through September 17, 2007, at Neue Galerie, 1048 Fifth Ave. (at 86th St), New York. (212) 628-6200
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Best of the 2007-08 season
If you’re a Philadelphian whose tastes are eclectic and adventurous, and if you have a special liking for the French avant-garde of the 20th Century, this is your year.
Fall gallery roundup
Despite all the buzz about the gallery scene in Old City and Northern Liberties, two of the most exciting shows in town right now are in Center City. The ceiling in the sculpture gallery at the Art Museum’s original Perelman building appears too low for its length— perhaps design exhibitions can survive the generous light from its windows.
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Pavarotti vs. Carreras
My brilliant brother Jack thought Pavarotti was the best tenor around. It was one of the few points on which I questioned his judgment and held my ground.
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