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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Daniil Trifonov
Lili, Ludwig, Louise—and Daniil
Piano superstar Daniil Trifonov offered revelatory readings of two Beethoven concertos with the Philadelphia Orchestra, played alongside underheard works by two women composers. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Yefim Bronfman at the Academy of Music
Dust devils and Rachmaninoff
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s first subscription concert of 2020, marking a return to the Academy of Music, featured Vivian Fung’s spirited ‘Dust Devils’ alongside Beethoven and Rachmaninoff. Linda Holt reviews.
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The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents ‘Music of the Enlightenment’
A glass from the past
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia hails the glass harmonica to revive the Enlightenment—an appropriate sound for Philadelphia’s history. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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The Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents ‘False Starts’
Reviled then, beloved now
Delaware Symphony plays works by Borodin, Elgar, and Rachmaninoff that had difficult premieres in their own times. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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PCMS presents Emerging Voices: Art Song and Social Connection
Where art song reigns
In a special two-week series, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society takes a dramatic leap into the revelatory, reflective power of art song. Margaret Darby is there.
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The Philly Pops present ‘Hamlisch: With Love’
Marvin and his music
The Philly Pops paid loving tribute to Marvin Hamlisch in an evening that highlighted his strengths and weaknesses as a composer. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents its 2019 New Year’s Eve concert
Bramwell Tovey, back where he belongs
Bramwell Tovey—part conductor, part stand-up comedian—was at it again on New Year’s Eve, to the delight of a sold-out Philadelphia Orchestra audience at Verizon Hall. Dan Rottenberg reviews.
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The Metropolitan Opera presents Alban Berg’s ‘Wozzeck’
Nézet-Séguin makes his mark at the Met
The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Alban Berg’s ‘Wozzeck’ too often favors visual flourish over storytelling, but music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads a revelatory reading of the score. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Jane Glover conducting Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Sweetness, anguish, and ecstasy
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philadelphia Symphonic Choir, under conductor Jane Glover, presented Philly’s annual dose of Handel’s Messiah at Verizon Hall with quiet truth and exuberant glory. Linda Holt reviews.
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The Annenberg Center and The Crossing present ‘The Crossing @ Christmas’
Death, devastation, and birds
‘The Crossing @ Christmas’ came to Rittenhouse Square for an evening of death, devastation, and birds. Aaron Pond reviews.
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