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Nally, facing a choir of 16 standing on a church’s white chancel, conducts the singers in a rehearsal.

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.

Gail Obenreder

Feb 10, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

Cho, a Korean woman, looks down at her bandoneon, an accordion-like instrument. It’s extended out, falling over her lap

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.

Gail Obenreder

Feb 06, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

In a mirrored pose, Baby & Črnčič sit holding Medieval harps with leiken between them. They have serious but friendly faces

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.

Gail Obenreder

Feb 03, 2025 Reviews 5 minute read

Perkins, an elderly Black man wearing a patterned button-down, sits at a desk smiling and holding a vinyl jazz album.

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.

Kile Smith

Jan 28, 2025 Essays 5 minute read

Six players each holding a viol pose in a green wooded area with soft sunshine pouring in pockets around them

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.

Gail Obenreder

Jan 22, 2025 Previews 4 minute read

Photo from above and behind the Anderson Hall stage showing the practicing orchestra and a mostly empty house of red seats

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.

Linda Holt

Jan 20, 2025 Features 6 minute read

Photo taken over the audience in the pews shows the singers performing on the well-lit chancel.

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.

Gail Obenreder

Jan 14, 2025 Reviews 5 minute read

Diorio in drag singing at a standing mic on a stage, wearing a sparkling gold body suit, belt, and boots

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.

Gail Obenreder

Jan 08, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

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 Muppet 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.