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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

Articles 3 minute read
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

Articles 3 minute read
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

Articles 4 minute read
The Crossing performs in December 2017 at the Church of the Holy Trinity. (Photo by Becky Oehlers Photography.)

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.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Articles 4 minute read
Koji Otsuki and his Gamut Bach Ensemble. (Photo by Michelle Shirk.)

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.
Margaret Darby

Margaret Darby

Articles 2 minute read
Pamela Frank and Jeremy Denk: a violinist and pianist playing as one. (Photo by Pete Checchia.)

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.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 4 minute read
The Hotel du Pont’s Gold Ballroom lives up to its name and makes a beautiful setting for chamber music. (Photo by Brian Truono.)

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.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Articles 3 minute read
Wu Man is one of the world’s foremost pipa players. (Photo by Kuandi Studio.)

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.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 3 minute read
Hallelujah! Nézet-Séguin resurrects a 'Messiah' worth standing for. (Photo by Jessica Griffin.)

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.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 3 minute read
Gustavo Dudamel says he always begins from a place of respect for every musician. (Photo by Vern Evans.)

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.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 5 minute read