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Semele (Amanda Forsythe) is supposed to get married, but absconds to the realm of the gods. (Photo by Dominic M. Mercier.)

Festival O19: Opera Philadelphia presents Handel and Cosgrove's ‘Semele’

The opera that wasn’t meant to be

Handel never intended for his oratorio ‘Semele’ to be staged as an opera. Opera Philadelphia’s muddled, inert production suggests why. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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A sturdy yet ethereal voice: Joseph Keckler sings in ‘Let Me Die.’ (Photo by Johanna Austin, austinart.org.)

Festival O19: Opera Philadelphia and FringeArts present ‘Let Me Die’

When I am laid in earth

Joseph Keckler’s ‘Let Me Die’ examines opera’s preoccupation with kicking the bucket. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Crisply individual: Theo Huffman and Siena Licht Miller in ‘Denis and Katya.’ (Photo courtesy of Opera Philadelphia.)

Festival 019: Opera Philadelphia presents ‘Denis and Katya’

Through a smartphone, darkly

The striking ‘Denis and Katya,’ part of Opera Philadelphia’s Festival O19, captures the existential dread of the social-media generation. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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A manuscript of George Crumb’s score for 130 percussion instruments. (Photo by Margaret Darby.)

Orchestra 2001 presents George Crumb’s ‘The River of Life’

‘The River of Life’ meets the Delaware

Orchestra 2001 salutes George Crumb on the Cherry Street Pier. Margaret Darby reviews.
Margaret Darby

Margaret Darby

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A metric ton of whimsy: The Prince (Jonathan Johnson), Farfarello (Ben Wager), and Truffaldino (Barry Banks) in ‘Oranges.’ (Photo by Kelly & Massa for Opera Philadelphia.)

Festival O19: Opera Philadelphia presents Prokofiev’s ‘The Love for Three Oranges’

Fresh-squeezed fairy tale

Opera Philadelphia kicks off Festival O19 with a rare staging of Prokofiev’s ‘The Love for Three Oranges.’ Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Soft, bright, and ready to explore: Florist bandleader Emily Sprague. (Photo by Carley Solether.)

PhilaMoCA presents Florist and Ami Dang

Mellow dynamic

The Philadelphia Mausoleum of Contemporary Art presented an evening of utter chillness with performances by Florist and Ami Dang. Aaron Pond Reviews.
Aaron Pond

Aaron Pond

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Members of the EVER Ensemble drew a crowd to the Woodlands. (Image courtesy of the artists.)

The Woodlands Mansion presents chamber music from the EVER Ensemble

Around the world at Woodlands

The EVER Ensemble took listeners on a musical journey around the world at the Woodlands Mansion, spanning classical, pop, jazz, and more. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Untrammeled joy in music: Mac McClure at the Academy of Vocal Arts. (Photo by Margaret Darby.)

Philadelphia Young Pianists Academy presents Mac McClure in ‘An Afternoon of Spanish Music’

A refreshing Spanish repertoire

Pianist Mac McClure’s guest recital as a faculty artist with the Philadelphia Young Pianists Academy brought an exciting performance of rarely heard music to the Academy of Vocal Arts. Margaret Darby reviews.
Margaret Darby

Margaret Darby

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Herbie Hancock was a great opening to a concert at the Met Philadelphia, but the rest of the show didn’t fare so well. (Image courtesy of the artist.)

The Met Philadelphia presents Herbie Hancock and Kamasi Washington

How do you love me?

Kamasi Washington and Herbie Hancock star in a marathon of cheese and ill-taste at the Met Philadelphia. Aaron Pond reviews.
Aaron Pond

Aaron Pond

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They were on a bus: Ursula Rucker and Madame Data. (Image courtesy of Bowerbird.)

The Double Decker Music Series presents Madam Data and Ursula Rucker

Transfigured night

Bowerbird’s Double Decker Music Series transformed the cityscape into an unparalleled concert experience, welcoming Ursula Rucker and Madam Data. Aaron Pond reviews.
Aaron Pond

Aaron Pond

Articles 4 minute read