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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

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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

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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

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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

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(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

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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

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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.

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Seong-Jin Cho lived up to his well-deserved international reputation. (Photo by Harald Hoffman.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Brahms and Mozart with David Afkham and Seong-Jin Cho

Igniting the classics

David Afkham, conductor of the Spanish National Orchestra and Choir, led the Philadelphia Orchestra in an eye-opening performance of Brahms's First Symphony, with assistance from pianist Seong-Jin Cho. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Gerstein infuses classical music with jazz spirit. (Photo by Marco Borggreve.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'French Tales' (second review)

Terror and ecstasy

Three deceptively light French tone poems revealed their horrific origins, while pianist Kirill Gerstein demonstrated mastery and versatility in Ravel. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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"Excellent, underappreciated" conductor Louis Langrée returns to Philadelphia. (Photo by Jennifer Taylor.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'French Tales,' with guest conductor Louis Langrée

Revel in Ravel

Conductor Louis Langrée draws expressive playing from the Philadelphia Orchestra in a variety of ‘French Tales.' Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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