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The Crossing presents ‘The Crossing at Christmas’
From longest night to ‘Shining Light’
This year, ‘The Crossing at Christmas’ featured an in-progress world premiere based on the work of a philosopher farmer. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Gamut Bach Ensemble
Capturing cantatas
Koji Otsuki’s Gamut Bach Ensemble draws a crowd for a reason — his chamber players have a beautifully controlled and delicate sound. In last night’s performance, however, some of the singers had more lurch than lullaby. Margaret Darby reviews.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Mozart’s violin sonatas
Starry sonatas
PCMS offered a thrilling survey of Mozart’s violin sonatas, with pianist Jeremy Denk and three world-class soloists. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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4 minute read
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents its Chamber Series with David Southorn and Lura Johnson
The gold standard
The smallest DSO chamber ensemble makes big music at the Hotel du Pont. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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3 minute read
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents Wu Man
Pipa perfection
Wu Man, world-renowned performer on the Chinese pipa, joined Dirk Brossé and the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, proving how seamlessly an Eastern instrument with 6,000 years of history can meet a modern Western orchestra. Linda Holt reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Handel’s ‘Messiah’
Handel's back on his feet
Every year, you can count on several presentations of ‘Messiah’ when the holidays roll around. Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s latest interpretation proves we should keep up the tradition. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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3 minute read
Gustavo Dudamel in residency at Princeton University
A date with Dudamel
International classical-music superstar Gustavo Dudamel shared personal reflections and good humor in conversation on a Princeton University stage. The interviews bookended delicious concerts by a traditional Venezuelan music ensemble and Quartet 212. Linda Holt reviews.
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5 minute read
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Brahms’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Emanuel Ax
Piano Manny
Pianist Emanuel Ax summited Brahms’s mighty Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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PCMS presents the Horszowski Trio with Roberto Díaz
A penchant for pianissimo
The Horszowski Trio remained faithful to the musical aspirations of its namesake as Roberto Díaz brought a compelling fourth to the group. Margaret Darby reviews.
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2 minute read
Malta Philharmonic Orchestra Valletta 2018 Tour
Big event, small audience
The Malta Philharmonic presented an ambitious program for its first U.S. tour, but with more support from its own government than from Philadelphia audiences or the Kimmel Center. Benjamin Safran reviews.
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3 minute read