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The musicians, all in formal wear, stand in a line on the venue’s chancel. They are smiling and holding their instruments.

Dolce Suono presents Great Arrangements

Variations beyond Bach

Great Arrangements by Dolce Suono made for a compelling afternoon of chamber music, featuring arrangements of well-known and less-well-known works that differed from the composer’s original vision. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Reviews 4 minute read
A large group singing in an indoor venue, with song books. A wall reads Verizon Hall, Home of the Philadelphia Orchestra

BSR Classical Interludes, December 2024

'Tis the season

Classical music offerings from the first half of December in Philly and the greater area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Close-up photo of about two dozen members of the girls’ choir, in matching red dresses, singing together.

Meet the young Philly singers who help make The Nutcracker magical

The voices behind the Philadelphia Ballet’s “Waltz of the Snowflakes”

Each year, Philadelphia Ballet's Nutcracker is a holiday destination for area families. Camille Bacon-Smith takes us behind the scenes to meet the young singers who make the show stand out.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Features 6 minute read
Ciabatti centered at a concert hall stage, several players to his left and right in black formal wear

BSR Classical Interludes, more music in November 2024

From Italy to Delaware, the legend of Fairmount String Quartet, and more

LyricFest, Delaware Symphony, the Fairmount String Quartet, and others close out November with classical offerings in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
The browsing area, with wooden record displays in a bright white space and a vintage “budget disc o tape” sign on the wall

Media veteran Gabriel Coan’s next venture is a new record shop in Fairmount

A space for discovery and connection through music

Gabriel Coan has spent almost 30 years in the media business from coast to coast. Now he calls his new record shop in Fairmount, Records Forever, the best job he’s ever had. Emma Riverso visits.
Emma Riverso

Emma Riverso

Features 3 minute read
Mimi Stillman BSR 10 30 24

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.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
14 period musicians & vocalists perform on a chancel with a flying Renaissance Cupid projected large on a curtain behind them

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.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Reviews 5 minute read
A group of musicians, dressed up, in laughter, spread out over a long, wide white couch, bright windows behind them

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.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Seen from behind Nézet-Séguin energetically conducts DiDonato, with short silver hair & white dress, standing among musicians

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.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Reviews 3 minute read
Ortiz portrait photo, black and white. She sits and looks on inside an open piano, the strings

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.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read