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PCMS presents a Beethoven livestream from Jonathan Biss
Blankets and Beethoven
Honoring Beethoven’s 250th birthday, pianist Jonathan Biss concluded a livestreamed PCMS recital with an inspired finale to the composer’s Piano Sonata No. 31 in A-flat major, Op. 110. Linda Holt reviews.
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Opera Philadelphia presents ‘Cycles of My Being’
Songs for hope in Black America
Tyshawn Sorey’s ‘Cycles of My Being’ is a gripping, haunting opera that seeks answers to America’s long history of oppression. Kyle V. Hiller reviews.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Jeremy Denk
Bringing the concert hall to you
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society’s reimagined fall season brings live recitals from world-class artists, like pianist Jeremy Denk, directly to viewers at home. Cameron Kelsall considers.
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Piffaro presents ‘The Bells and Whistles of Utrecht’
Streaming with bells on
Piffaro and carilloneur Janet Tebbel are ringing all the bells in their excellent season opener, which makes the most of video. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Champions of Philly’s music legacy fight to save the site of Sigma Sound Studios
Honoring the Philly sound
The building that gave birth to the legendary Philadelphia sound moves one step closer to becoming a historic landmark. Aaron M. Cohen talks with leaders of a grassroots preservation movement.
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Opera Philadelphia presents ‘Lawrence Brownlee & Friends in Philadelphia’
What friends are for
Stylishly produced and eminently thoughtful, ‘Lawrence Brownlee & Friends in Philadelphia’ sets a high bar for the Opera Philadelphia Channel, the company’s new streaming endeavor. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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4 minute read
When do music and words become art? Here’s a top 10 from composer Kile Smith
What I’ve learned from pop lyric settings
Do lyrics serve the music, or vice versa? Sometimes, in pop music, you don’t have to decide. Listen to Kile Smith explain 10 times that pop songs mixed music and words into pure art.
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The German Society of Pennsylvania presents Natalie Zhu and Clancy Newman
How does a concert on video compare to a live one?
A concert at the German Society with cellist Clancy Newman and pianist Natalie Zhu provided a unique opportunity to compare a live concert with a video version. Margaret Darby reviews both.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents ‘Sight/Sound/Symphony’
Streams for eyes and ears
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s second Digital Stage stream, ‘Sight/Sound/Symphony,’ added another success to its 2020 season, including an orchestra-commissioned world premiere by Carlos Simon and visual design by Rejik Anadol. Linda Holt reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Our World NOW: An Opening Night Celebration
The Philadelphia Orchestra takes the digital stage
A scaled-down Philadelphia Orchestra’s 2020 opener offered a distanced yet defiant celebration of music and new energy for social justice, with works by Coleman, Rossini, Verdi, Mozart, and Steve Martin. Linda Holt reviews.
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