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Pianist Hélène Grimaud's insightful playing brought new life to an old staple. (Photo by Matt Hennek/Deutsche Grammophon.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Yannick and Hélène'

Beethoven and the BFFs
Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Hélène Grimaud's friendship may be wonderful offstage, but onstage together, they bring out the best in everything they touch. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Don't kill the messenger: Rowley and Maestri do serviceable work in a ridiculous production. (Photo by Jessica Griffin/Philadelphia Orchestra.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Puccini's 'Tosca'

Tacky 'Tosca'
The Philadelphia Orchestra brought their musical best to Puccini’s ‘Tosca,’ despite patchy singing and a ridiculous staging. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Bullock has a "unique and appealing" voice. (Photo by Pete Checchia.)

PCMS presents Julia Bullock, soprano, and John Arida, piano

Showing and telling
American soprano Julia Bullock made an uneven recital debut with PCMS, accompanied by pianist John Arida. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Calidore don't just play music, they internalize it. (Photo via calidorestringquartet.com.)

PCMS presents the Calidore String Quartet

Body and soul
The Calidore String Quartet, inaugural winners in the esteemed M-Prize Chamber competition, brought vigor and fresh music to the American Philosophical Society. Margaret Darby reviews.
Margaret Darby

Margaret Darby

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Sharon Robinson's cello stood out during the performance of Brahms's 'First Sextet'. (Photo by Christian Steiner.)

PCMS presents the Brahms Sextets

Brahms all the way
PCMS offered a rare opportunity to hear both Brahms sextets played in tandem. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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Paul Lewis imparted a range of moods in his concert, from anxiety to playfulness. (Photo courtesy of PCMS.)

PCMS presents Paul Lewis, piano

Haydn in plain sight
Acclaimed pianist Paul Lewis played Haydn and more at his exciting solo recital for PCMS. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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L to R: Tyler Zimmerman (Bobby); Aaron Crouch (Billie); Adam Kiss (Jimmy); and Seongwo Woo (Charlie) add a touch of menace to both operas. (Photo by Steve Pisano)

Curtis Opera Theatre and Opera Philadelphia present 'Mahagonny/Medium'

Brecht, Weill and Menotti meet David Lynch
Gian Carlo Menotti’s ‘The Medium’ got a second look from Curtis Opera Theatre and Opera Philadelphia, paired with Brecht and Weill’s ‘Mahagonny: Ein Songspiel’. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Ashley Tini plays one end of Kagel's massive machine. (Photo by Ryan Collerd.)

Bowerbird presents 'Sound Machines,' featuring Mauricio Kagel's 'Zwei Mann Orchester'

More than spectacle
Bowerbird presents 'Sound Machines,' an impressive and playful U.S. premiere of Mauricio Kagel’s 'Zwei Mann Orchester.' Benjamin Safran reviews.
Benjamin Safran

Benjamin Safran

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Mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack's Carmen seems smarter and better defined in Opera Philadelphia's production. (Photo by Steven Pisano for Opera Philadelphia.)

Opera Philadelphia presents Georges Bizet's 'Carmen'

Roma Holiday
Opera Philadelphia brings its adventurous spirit to a thrilling new production of ‘Carmen’.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 4 minute read
L to R: Dougherty, Duchovnay, and Anderson, whose Schicchi makes a notable appearance in a Gilbert-and-Sullivan-style getup. (Photo by Joe del Tufo, Moonloop Photography.)

OperaDelaware presents Puccini's 'Gianni Schicchi' and Michael Ching's 'Buoso's Ghost'

The triptych ends with a "Schi-quel"
OperaDelaware's final installment of Puccini's 'Il Trittico' gets a little extra time and comedy. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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