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Orchestra plays Sibelius and Bruckner
Christoph Eschenbach moved closer to the end of his abbreviated stay with the Philadelphia Orchestra in a program of Sibelius and Bruckner that demonstrated, particularly in the Bruckner, why he should be staying instead of leaving.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Sibelius Violin Concerto, Bruckner Sixth Symphony. Vadim Repin, violin; Christoph Eschenbach, conductor. April 24-26, 2008 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. (215) 893-1900 or
Philadelphia Orchestra: Sibelius Violin Concerto, Bruckner Sixth Symphony. Vadim Repin, violin; Christoph Eschenbach, conductor. April 24-26, 2008 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. (215) 893-1900 or
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Lyric Fest: Philadelphia composers
One of the two most consistently enjoyable series in the city produces another wide-ranging spectacular. A program devoted to music by composers who spent part of their lives in Philadelphia provided a long list of surprises.
Lyric Fest: Songs by Bernstein, Barber, Rochberg, Rorem, Crumb, Menotti, Higdon, Garwood, et al. Jennifer Aylmer, Randi J. Marrazzo, Sally Wolf, sopranos; Markus Beam, baritone; Timothy Bentch, tenor; Megan Dey-Toth, Suzanne DuPlantis, mezzos; Tr
Lyric Fest: Songs by Bernstein, Barber, Rochberg, Rorem, Crumb, Menotti, Higdon, Garwood, et al. Jennifer Aylmer, Randi J. Marrazzo, Sally Wolf, sopranos; Markus Beam, baritone; Timothy Bentch, tenor; Megan Dey-Toth, Suzanne DuPlantis, mezzos; Tr
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The case for live classical music
Why attend a live classical concert when you can listen to music on your iPod, car radio or home sound system? There are many reasons— and as even I (an orchestral musician) must admit, many of them actually favor the iPod. On the other hand…
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Chamber Orchestra plays Mahler (1st review)
The conductor and the soloists at the latest Chamber Orchestra concert all did their jobs, but the gang sitting behind them deserves some special attention.
Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Mahler, Das Lied von der Erde (arranged Arnold Schoenberg, completed Rainer Riehn). Mary Ann McCormick, mezzo-soprano; Jason Collins, tenor; Gloria Justen, Robert Martin, violins; Alexandra Leem, viola; James J. Cooper III, cello; Miles B. Davis, bass; Edward Schultz flute, Geoff
Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Mahler, Das Lied von der Erde (arranged Arnold Schoenberg, completed Rainer Riehn). Mary Ann McCormick, mezzo-soprano; Jason Collins, tenor; Gloria Justen, Robert Martin, violins; Alexandra Leem, viola; James J. Cooper III, cello; Miles B. Davis, bass; Edward Schultz flute, Geoff
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Orchestra 2001, French style
Orchestra 2001 presents two works its conductor considers 20th Century masterpieces and provides the evidence to support his opinion.
Orchestra 2001: Milhaud, La Creation du Monde. Reise, The River Within. Maria Bachmann, violin; Honegger, Symphony No. 2. James Freeman, conductor. April 12, 2008 at Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center. (215) 922-2190 or www.orchestra2001.org.
Orchestra 2001: Milhaud, La Creation du Monde. Reise, The River Within. Maria Bachmann, violin; Honegger, Symphony No. 2. James Freeman, conductor. April 12, 2008 at Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center. (215) 922-2190 or www.orchestra2001.org.
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Three spring concerts to watch
Dan Coren recommends three imminent local concerts, one of which he will actually perform in.
The Met invades the movie house
After experiencing the New York Metropolitan Opera's "Live in HD" for the first time, I am torn. It’s not the real thing— not even close. On the other hand, there are no bad seats.
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Philadelphia Singers: Haydn and Mozart
The Philadelphia Singers celebrated their 35th birthday-- and a more secure future-- with two of their all-time favorites.
Philadelphia Singers: Haydn, Missa in Angustiis (“Nelson Mass”) in D minor: Rachel Levine, soprano; Sandra Carney, mezzo-soprano; Kenneth Garner, tenor; James Stieber, bass. Mozart, Vesperae Solennes di Confessore: Heidi Kurtz, soprano; Alyson Harvey, mezzo-soprano; Steven Bradshaw, tenor; Franklin Phillips, baritone. Ch
Philadelphia Singers: Haydn, Missa in Angustiis (“Nelson Mass”) in D minor: Rachel Levine, soprano; Sandra Carney, mezzo-soprano; Kenneth Garner, tenor; James Stieber, bass. Mozart, Vesperae Solennes di Confessore: Heidi Kurtz, soprano; Alyson Harvey, mezzo-soprano; Steven Bradshaw, tenor; Franklin Phillips, baritone. Ch
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Yuja Wang with St. Martin-in-the-Fields
Every now and then a concert comes along that reminds one why music-making is man’s most joyous activity. It would be nice to see our own resident orchestra loosened up and having such fun. As for Yuja Wang, we are going to hear much more of her.
Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields: Mozart, Mendelssohn, Haydn. Yuja Wang, piano; Neville Mariner, conductor. April 9, 2008 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. (215) 893-1999 or www.k
Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields: Mozart, Mendelssohn, Haydn. Yuja Wang, piano; Neville Mariner, conductor. April 9, 2008 at Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center. (215) 893-1999 or www.k
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Schubert vs. Beethoven
Dan Coren meditates on Schubert’s Eighth and Ninth Symphonies, which Christoph Eschenbach will conduct in mid-May, and on the paradoxical co-existence of Schubert and Beethoven in the Vienna of the 1820s. No other composer's death left such a gaping hole in a world that might have been.
Philadelphia Orchestra: Schubert Eighth (“Unfinished”) Symphony in B minor, Ninth (“Great”) Symphony in C major. Christoph Eschenbach, conductor. May 15-16-17, 2008 at
Philadelphia Orchestra: Schubert Eighth (“Unfinished”) Symphony in B minor, Ninth (“Great”) Symphony in C major. Christoph Eschenbach, conductor. May 15-16-17, 2008 at