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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.
Previews
3 minute read
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.
Reviews
4 minute read
The Crossing presents what can I know?
“America’s most interesting choir” lives up to its reputation
Following a fourth Grammy award, The Crossing presented a concert in Chestnut Hill featuring the world premiere of Sebastian Currier’s Mysterium and the North American premiere of Linda Catlin Smith’s Folio. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, February 2025
It takes an ensemble to tango
Classical music performances in the greater Philadelphia area this February, with hints of Argentine tango and classics both contemporary and centuries old. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
3 minute read
Penn Live Arts presents Benjamin Bagby’s Gregorius – The Holy Sinner
Loving a long-ago language
Veteran musician, performer, and scholar Benjamin Bagby returns to Philly alongside French Medieval music ensemble Sequentia for a thrilling performance of Gregorius, The Holy Sinner. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
Remembering beloved WRTI jazz announcer Bob Perkins
The coolest cat in the world
Composer Kile Smith worked with Bob Perkins in the studio at WRTI. He remembers the legendary Philly jazz announcer as an unwitting mentor who imparted the knowledge and the feeling of great music for 25 years at the mic.
Essays
5 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, more in January 2025
Tunes to keep you warm
Music from familiar names, and a different kind of Curtain Call, are all in tow to close out the month of January and move into February. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
4 minute read
Philadelphia Orchestra open rehearsals take music lovers of all ages behind the scenes of the symphony
A symphonic sneak peek
What goes on as the Philadelphia Orchestra, directed by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, prepares for a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 9? Linda Holt visits to learn more about a program that brings donors and students together behind the scenes.
Features
6 minute read
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Variant 6 presents RE/IMAGINE
A rare night of secular music for voice and organ
Philly vocal ensemble Variant 6 explored the classic combination of voice and organ, though with a rare focus on secular music, including a world premiere by Benjamin C.S. Boyle, who was in attendance. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, January 2025
Concerts to start off the year
Music from East Passyunk Opera Project, Ama Deus Chamber Orchestra, Symphony in C, and more to open the new year in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
3 minute read