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Pianist Emanuel Ax always draws a crowd. (Photo by Marie Mazzucco.)

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.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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L to R: Horszowski Trio members Jesse Mills, Rieko Aizawa, and Raman Ramakrishnan. (Photo by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco.)

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.
Margaret Darby

Margaret Darby

Articles 2 minute read
Conductor Sergey Smbatyan led the Malta Philharmonic in an ambitious program. (Photo by Joe Smith.)

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.
Benjamin Safran

Benjamin Safran

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Haïm's "radiant enthusiasm" led one of the orchestra's finest programs. (Photo by Marianne Rosenstiehl.)

Philadelphia Orchestra's 'Music for the Royal Fireworks,' with Emmanuelle Haïm and Lenneke Ruiten

Sweet, spritely Baroque
French conductor Emmanuelle Haïm and Dutch soprano Lenneke Ruiten led the Philadelphia Orchestra in an enchanting evening to remember. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 4 minute read
Vartan Gabrielian's Sweeney and Amanda Lynn Bottoms's Mrs. Lovett might lack chemistry, but Bottoms has a lock on Sondheim's style. (Photo by Ken Howard.)

Curtis Opera theatre presents Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's 'Sweeney Todd'

No place like London
Curtis Opera Theatre’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ highlights the perils of classical companies adopting the musical theater idiom. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 3 minute read
Cooper's appearance is always a special occasion. (Photo by Sim Canetty-Clarke.)

PCMS presents Imogen Cooper, piano

Three classics and a modern
PCMS brought British pianist Imogen Cooper to Philadelphia with a "rich and demanding" program. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 4 minute read
T.S. Monk's Annenberg debut offered a loving tribute to his father. (Photo courtesy of T.S. Monk.)

Annenberg Center Live presents T.S. Monk

The legend lives on
T.S. Monk led a sextet of jazz virtuosos in a loving tribute to his father, jazz legend Thelonious Monk. Peter Burwassser reviews.

Peter Burwasser

Articles 3 minute read
(Photo by Jessica Griffin/Philadelphia Orchestra.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Nézet-Séguin and DiDonato

Music from the Champs-Élysées to the Parkway
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato makes a stylish debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra in Chausson’s ‘Poème de l’amour et de la mer.' Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 3 minute read
Mackenzie Gotcher thrilled as Roberto in 'Le Villi.' (Photo by Don Valentino.)

Academy of Vocal Arts presents Puccini's 'Suor Angelica' and 'Le Villi'

A lover spurned
Puccini’s rarely heard ‘Le Villi’ enchants at the Academy of Vocal Arts, but the more familiar ‘Suor Angelica’ falls flat. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 4 minute read
There's no better tribute to a teacher than a student who's as passionate about his performance as Haochen Zhang. (Photo by David DeBalko.)

Curtis Institute of Music celebrates Gary Graffman's 90th birthday

An institution salutes an institution
The Curtis Institute of Music celebrated the 90th birthday of teacher, musician, and pianist Gary Graffman with tributes from the orchestra and former students. Robert Zaller reviews.

Articles 3 minute read