The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Daniil Trifonov in its 2022-23 season opener

Unity and showmanship

The dynamic pianist Daniil Trifonov headlined the Philadelphia Orchestra’s musically diverse and satisfying opening weekend concerts. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

Cameron Kelsall

Oct 04, 2022 · Reviews · 3 minute read

BSR Classical Music Interludes: October 1-15, 2022

Previewing the Philly music scene in the first half of October

Gail Obenreder previews upcoming music performances happening in the Philly area, including concerts from Orchestra 2001, Choral Arts, Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Viola Quartet, and more.

Gail Obenreder

Sep 28, 2022 · Previews · 3 minute read

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents the world premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Cold Mountain Suite

Cold Mountain, hot music

Delaware Symphony Orchestra paired Jennifer Higdon's latest premiere with favorites from Dvořák in this season opener marking the orchestra’s return to full concerts. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Sep 27, 2022 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Philly Fringe 2022: The Delaware Valley Opera Company presents Liebovar, or The Little Blind Girl

A fairy-tale opera for the young at heart

The opera explores love in a village where children are disappearing one by one in this heroic tale from Misha Dutka. Camille Bacon-Smith previews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Sep 14, 2022 · Previews · 2 minute read

BSR Classical Music Interludes: September 2022

The monthly roundup of classical music returns

Gail Obenreder rounds up upcoming classical music events throughout the month of September.

Gail Obenreder

Sep 07, 2022 · Previews · 3 minute read

Following the Philadelphia Orchestra to its summer residency in Saratoga Springs, NY

It’s their orchestra, too

After a season of covering the Philadelphia Orchestra at Verizon Hall, music critic Cameron Kelsall followed it to Saratoga Springs, New York. Programs spanning Beethoven to Barber and Valerie Coleman set a high standard for summer performances.

Cameron Kelsall

Aug 22, 2022 · Reviews · 4 minute read

The Wildflower Composers Festival and the future of contemporary music

A concert in collaboration with the Arcana New Music Ensemble

In its fifth year, the Wildflower Composers Festival continues to push for the equitable inclusion of gender-marginalized composers. David W. Webber previews.

David W. Webber

Jul 13, 2022 · Previews · 3 minute read

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents Gershwin and Rachmaninoff

A smashing conclusion

A program of iconic works by Gershwin and Rachmaninoff, originally intended as the Delaware Symphony Orchestra’s season opener, made a smashing conclusion instead. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Jun 07, 2022 · Reviews · 5 minute read

The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Symphonic Choir present Beethoven’s Ninth

Finding joy in troubled times

An energetic rendition of Beethoven’s Ninth opened with a new commission by Philadelphia Orchestra composer-in-residence Gabriela Lena Frank, a short but dramatic work of rich orchestral color. Linda Holt reviews.

Linda Holt

Jun 07, 2022 · Reviews · 3 minute read

PhilHarmonia and Nashirah present Singing from the Heart: A Benefit Concert for the Children of Ukraine

Filling the silence with music

PhilHarmonia hosts a benefit concert for Ukraine's largest children's hospital, featuring a performance from the Dzvin Ukrainian Male Folk Choir. Mina Reinckens previews.

Mina Reinckens

Jun 01, 2022 · Previews · 2 minute read