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Soprano Mary Wilson performed Richard Strauss’s ‘Four Last Songs’ with DSO. (Image courtesy of the artist.)

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Alpha and Omega’

Endings and beginnings

Beautiful singing, the soul of Russia, and a Nordic surprise marked the ‘Alpha and Omega’ program at the Delaware Symphony Orchestra. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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Jezibaba’s (Alice Chung) warnings for Rusalka (Kara Mulder) prove chilling. (Photo by Paul Sirochman.)

The Academy of Vocal Arts presents Antonín Dvořák’s ‘Rusalka’

The truth about human romance

Academy of Vocal Arts tackles a dark fairy tale with Antonín Dvořák’s ‘Rusalka.’ Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Alongside Yannick Nézet-Séguin, storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston lent her voice to an exciting program. (Photo by Jessica Griffin for the Philadelphia Orchestra.)

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents ‘Music of Faith’

A religious experience

In ‘Music of Faith,’ Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra considered religious influences on Bernstein and Rossini. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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How long until communion? Tenor Mark Padmore with PCMS. (Photo by Pete Checchia.)

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Mark Padmore and Paul Lewis

Lost lieder

Tenor Mark Padmore brought a mixed bag of Mahler, Schumann, and Brahms to his recital with PCMS. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Pianist Peter Serkin appeared at the Kimmel on January 18. (Photo courtesy of PCMS.)

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Peter Serkin

Notable 'Variations'

Pianist Peter Serkin brought varying touches to a program of Mozart and Bach’s ‘Goldberg Variations.’ Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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Beautiful rendering of demanding literature: pianist Laura Ward and soprano Maeve Höglund. (Image courtesy of Lyric Fest.)

Lyric Fest presents ‘Songs from the Tundra’

A Nordic night

Lyric Fest and the voices of Variant 6 offered a warm vocal haven on a January night. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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The Ying Quartet is four players with one extraordinary voice. (Image courtesy of PCMS.)

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Ying Quartet

Two old masters and one new

PCMS hosted the virtuoso Ying Quartet and guests playing Mendelssohn, Brahms, and a Philly premiere from Haverford music professor Ingrid Arauco. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Pianist Clipper Erickson brings Philly flavor to his latest recording. (Photo courtesy of the artist.)

Navona Records presents Clipper Erickson’s ‘Tableau, Tempest and Tango’

An intrepid piano

In his new album, pianist Clipper Erickson plays theatrical new music with Philly connections, plus a freshly rendered musical chestnut. Peter Burwasser reviews.

Peter Burwasser

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The members of the Omni Quartet are at home in the woods and at the Kimmel. (Photo courtesy of PCMS.)

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Omni Quartet

Mischievous Mozart?

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society hosted six members of the Cleveland Orchestra for an afternoon of chamber works by Mozart, showcasing his charm and greatness in compact form. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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This Piffaro performance began with a traditional procession. (Photo by Bill DiCecca.)

Piffaro presents ‘A French Noël’

A noël discovery

An illustrated manuscript made for an illuminating musical evening that transported audiences to a chapel outside Paris in the 1500s. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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