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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Stravinsky’s The Firebird
Welcoming spring with Stravinsky, Bartók, and Assiginaak
Whether or not it was intended, a spring program including Stravinsky, Bartók, and contemporary Canadian composer Barbara Assiginaak was a welcome reflection on musicians who have faced or presaged tyranny. Linda Holt reviews.
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BSR Classical Interludes, April 2025
New music from Philly to Africa, and 20th century classics
Classical music from Penn Live Arts, Orchestra 2001, Mendelssohn Chorus, and more scores April. Gail Obenreder previews.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents pianist Leif Ove Andsnes
Music of home
In his debut recital with the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, pianist Leif Ove Andsnes highlighted composers from his home country of Norway. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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BSR Classical Interludes, more in March 2025
Kicking off spring with classical music
Music from Piffaro, Franklin Quartet, Delaware Symphony, and more bring in the new season. Gail Obenreder previews.
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Variant 6 and the Sylvan Consort of Viols present Kile Smith’s Endless Morn of Light
Old is new and new is old again
In concert at Philly’s Fleisher Art Memorial, the Sylvan Consort of Viols and Variant 6 combined forces for the world premiere of Kile Smith’s Endless Morn of Light in a harmonious program with 16th- and 17th-century music. Peter Burwasser reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents Beethoven’s “Eroica” conducted by Osmo Vänskä
No dainty dance
Under guest conductor Osmo Vänskä, the Philadelphia Orchestra transfixed the audience with Beethoven’s Third after a splendid rendition of Ravel’s Piano Concerto for Left Hand and Michael Tilson Thomas’s Agnegram. Linda Holt reviews.
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BSR Classical Interludes, March 2025
Six voices, six viols, and the history of classical music in Philly
A 19th-century soiree, a premiere featuring an early music instrument, and exploring how music came to fill the city of Philadelphia. Gail Obenreder previews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents a solo recital by pianist Daniil Trifonov
An awkward solo debut
Pianist Daniil Trifonov demonstrated his customary brilliance in a solo recital at Marian Anderson Hall, along with a few quirks. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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BSR Classical Interludes, more in February 2025
Elevating the voices and the soul of Philadelphia
Wrapping up classical music performances happening in February throughout the Philly area. Gail Obenreder rounds up.
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Filament presents Rococo Dialogues
The birth of the keyboard sonata
Anne Louise Brillon de Jouy, a friend (and paramour?) of Benjamin Franklin, was famous in her time for her keyboard sonatas. Early music trio Filament gives her music a well-deserved modern premiere. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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