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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.
Previews
4 minute read
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.
Reviews
5 minute read
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.
Previews
3 minute read
Philadelphia Orchestra presents Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducting Mahler’s Third Symphony
A lengthy thrill
Mahler’s Third, the longest symphony in the standard repertoire, got an exciting, multifaceted performance from Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra, alongside soloist Joyce DiDonato and three choirs. Linda Holt reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, October 2024
Opening the musical 2024-25 season in the Philly area
A new season of music opens with Chamber Orchestra, the Crossing, Variant Six, and more. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
4 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, more in September 2024
Filament Baroque, Lyric Fest, Ensemble Arts, and more
More music to close out September, with performances by Filament Baroque, Ensemble Arts Philly, Lyric Fest, and more. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
4 minute read
Philly Fringe 2024: The Publick Pleasure presents Stop the Bells Tolling
Exploring the 1793 Yellow Fever epidemic through music
The Publick Pleasure, an early music group featuring top period instrument specialists, tackled a Fringe Festival program exploring our city’s cultural scene before, during, and after the 1793 Yellow Fever epidemic. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
Philly Fringe 2024: REV Theatre Company presents MY BIG FANG VAMPIRE WEDDING
Singing vampires don’t suck
For this year’s cabaret-style Fringe entry, REV Theatre Company takes over a basement nightclub with MY BIG FANG VAMPIRE WEDDING, boasting great music and committed performers. Melissa Strong reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
The BSR Classical Interludes, September 2024
Mendelssohn Chorus, music at Fringe, and affordable opera
Gail Obenreder rounds up the classical music scene in the Philadelphia area for September.
Previews
4 minute read
Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth opens doors to classical music careers
Diversifying the orchestra starts with the students
The Philadelphia Music Alliance for Youth is celebrating eight years of its Artists’ Initiative, a program supporting young musicians whose communities need better access and representation in classical music. Thomas Hagen visits.
Features
4 minute read