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A group of Jim Henson’s Muppets in Christmas gear in a snowy backdrop, Michael Caine as Scrooge stands with them

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents: The Muppets Christmas Carol

A frog, a pig and Constantine Kitsopoulos

The Philadelphia Orchestra scores the 1992 film live this week, and it has us wondering: what Muppet do you relate to the most? Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer previews.
Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer

Previews 3 minute read
6 Performers in all black formalwear, holding various wind and string instruments, pose in hall with tall, wide arches

BSR Holiday Classical Interludes, December 2024

Scoring the holiday

Holiday music outside of the (beloved) carols and Mariah Carey stratosphere happening in the Philly area this December. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
The musicians, all in formal wear, stand in a line on the venue’s chancel. They are smiling and holding their instruments.

Dolce Suono presents Great Arrangements

Variations beyond Bach

Great Arrangements by Dolce Suono made for a compelling afternoon of chamber music, featuring arrangements of well-known and less-well-known works that differed from the composer’s original vision. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Reviews 4 minute read
A large group singing in an indoor venue, with song books. A wall reads Verizon Hall, Home of the Philadelphia Orchestra

BSR Classical Interludes, December 2024

'Tis the season

Classical music offerings from the first half of December in Philly and the greater area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Close-up photo of about two dozen members of the girls’ choir, in matching red dresses, singing together.

Meet the young Philly singers who help make The Nutcracker magical

The voices behind the Philadelphia Ballet’s “Waltz of the Snowflakes”

Each year, Philadelphia Ballet's Nutcracker is a holiday destination for area families. Camille Bacon-Smith takes us behind the scenes to meet the young singers who make the show stand out.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Features 6 minute read
Ciabatti centered at a concert hall stage, several players to his left and right in black formal wear

BSR Classical Interludes, more music in November 2024

From Italy to Delaware, the legend of Fairmount String Quartet, and more

LyricFest, Delaware Symphony, the Fairmount String Quartet, and others close out November with classical offerings in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
The browsing area, with wooden record displays in a bright white space and a vintage “budget disc o tape” sign on the wall

Media veteran Gabriel Coan’s next venture is a new record shop in Fairmount

A space for discovery and connection through music

Gabriel Coan has spent almost 30 years in the media business from coast to coast. Now he calls his new record shop in Fairmount, Records Forever, the best job he’s ever had. Emma Riverso visits.
Emma Riverso

Emma Riverso

Features 3 minute read
Mimi Stillman BSR 10 30 24

BSR Classical Interludes, November 2024

Tea with Mimi, Grant Youngblood and Marvin Mills, and one more from Astral Artists

Getting tea with Mimi Stillman, seeing the future with Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and saying goodbye to Astral Artists. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
14 period musicians & vocalists perform on a chancel with a flying Renaissance Cupid projected large on a curtain behind them

Piffaro and TENET present Triomphi: Petrarch’s Triumphs Expressed in Music of the Italian Renaissance

A musical tribute to the founder of Humanism

In a glorious season opener, Renaissance band Piffaro and the vocalists of TENET explored the musical world of the great poet Francesco Petrarch, including his unfulfilled lifelong love. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Reviews 5 minute read
A group of musicians, dressed up, in laughter, spread out over a long, wide white couch, bright windows behind them

BSR Classical Interludes, October 17-31, 2024

More classical music in the Philly area

Offerings from Pyxis Piano Trio, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Jasper String Quartet, and more round out the rest of the month. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read