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The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents Dinnerstein Plays Mozart
Music director Dirk Brossé ends his tenure among friends
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia’s season-ending concert welcomed star pianist Simone Dinnerstein and saw the end of Dirk Brossé’s tenure as music director. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes May 17-June 2, 2024
Music from Variant Six, Filament, and a tribute from Dolce Suono
Rounding up May's music offerings, including a capella from Variant Six, an album from Filament, a program featuring the baryton, and a tribute to the late Tom Purdom by Dolce Suono. Gail Obenreder rounds up.
Previews
3 minute read
Piffaro presents The Glory of the Wind Band: Music of Portugal and Spain
A musical tour of Renaissance Iberia
For its season closer, Piffaro brought its trademark virtuosity to a tour of Renaissance Portugal and Spain, featuring dozens of period instruments and a rich program of sacred and secular music. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, May 1-15, 2024
Singing in the spring
Three operas, an operetta, and new vocal work decorate the first half of a very vocal May. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
5 minute read
Inviting improvisation for everyone, every week at the Rotunda
Medicinal, positive anarchy
Every Wednesday, Philadelphia residents convene at the Rotunda for two hours of musical improvisation, free and open to all, with no leader, no instructions, and no repeating. Thomas Hagen previews.
Previews
3 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, April 19-May 3, 2024
Music for the Earth, Madame Butterfly, and a heavenly harp
More music for April and early May, including performances by Delaware Symphony, Opera Philadelphia, Mendelssohn Chorus, and more. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
4 minute read
Marie Curie's Radiant Ball at the Mütter Museum
Fancy, jazzy science
The Mütter Museum is inviting Philladelphians to put on their best scientific chic to celebrate Marie Curie’s legacy. Crystal Sparrow previews.
Previews
2 minute read
Vox Populi Gallery presents Victor Vieira-Branco’s World Again
Curating surprise with improvised music
In 2023, Victor Vieira-Branco began presenting World Again, a monthly series for improvised music in the black box at Vox Populi Gallery. The music sounds a bit like jazz, a bit classical, but with more surprises. Thomas Hagen profiles.
Profiles
3 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, April 6-14, 2024
Rarefied Airs, (In)Mortality, music of Steve Reich, and more
Gail Obenreder rounds up the first part of April’s classical music events happening in and around the city.
Previews
3 minute read
Philadelphia Orchestra presents Orchestra After 5: Haydn and Mozart
A Haydn happy hour
The Philadelphia Orchestra experiments with a new, casual concert format in its Orchestra After 5 series. Cameron Kelsall previews their latest event.
Previews
3 minute read