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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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The Brentano Quartet celebrated Czech composers in their latest concert. (Photo by Juergen Frank.)

PCMS presents the Brentano Quartet with Jonathan Biss, piano

Czech? Please!

Brentano String Quartet and pianist Jonathan Biss highlighted the music of Dvořák in an exciting PCMS recital. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Dancers in the original production of 'Rite of Spring,' with Nicholas Roerich's costumes and set design. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikipedia.)

Philadelphia Orchestra's Barnes/Stokowski Festival presents 'The Rite of Spring'

Concert-drama continues

A natural for the Halloween season, Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' caps off the Philadelphia Orchestra's Barnes/Stokowski Festival. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Barnes and Stokowski left an indelible imprint on each other and on Philadelphia. (Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra.)

Philadelphia Orchestra's Barnes/Stokowski Festival presents Debussy and Chausson

Clash of the art titans

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents a perfect pairing: Albert Barnes and Leopold Stokowski. Linda Holt reviews the first concert of this week's festival.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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