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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

Jan 25, 2019 Articles 3 minute read

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

Jan 21, 2019 Articles 3 minute read

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

Jan 15, 2019 Articles 3 minute read

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

Jan 14, 2019 Articles 3 minute read

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

Jan 10, 2019 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

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

Jan 07, 2019 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

Dec 24, 2018 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

Dec 18, 2018 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.