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Philadelphia Orchestra's Michael Tilson Thomas Conducts
Something old, something new
Michael Tilson Thomas paired classic Tchaikovsky with his own composition in a series of Philadelphia Orchestra concerts. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Beethoven, Brahms, and Brass'
New work and an old surprise
The Philadelphia Orchestra premiered new work by Jennifer Higdon and brought new insight to Beethoven. Linda Holt reviews.
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Academy of Vocal Arts presents Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal's 'Ariadne auf Naxos'
Send in the Clowns
AVA’s ‘Ariadne auf Naxos’ skillfully balances the humor and pathos of Strauss’s masterpiece. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Opera Philadelphia presents Tyshawn Sorey and Terrance Hayes's 'Cycles of My Being'
Reframing the musical narrative
Opera Philadelphia and star tenor Lawrence Brownlee premiere ‘Cycles of My Being,’ a stirring work that explores the lives of black men in America. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Chamber Orchestra First Editions' 'Two Premieres and Early Mozart Magic'
Haverford's not quite Philadelphia
A dynamic piano duo and two premieres are highlights in the latest Chamber Orchestra First Editions concert. Margaret Darby reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Joshua Bell and Yannick'
An ambiguous reflection on war
Violinist Joshua Bell joined the Philadelphia Orchestra and Yannick Nézet-Séguin led Shostakovich’s monumental Symphony No. 7. Linda Holt reviews.
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PhilaLandmarks presents 'Across the Pond' by Grand Harmonie
Music is the best medicine
PhilaLandmarks Early Music Series opens an 18th-century wormhole on South Fourth Street. Margaret Darby reviews.
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New York Choral Society presents C.V. Stanford's 'Songs of the Fleet' at Carnegie Hall
Swimmingly good
NYCHORAL presented a superb concert of music inspired by the grandeur of the sea, at Carnegie Hall with David Hayes conducting. Rick Perdian reviews.
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Opera Philadelphia's presents George Benjamin and Martin Crimp's 'Written on Skin'
Drawn together
Opera Philadelphia’s local premiere of ‘Written on Skin’ offers a fresh spin on a contemporary masterpiece. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Mozart and Mahler'
The young and the timeless: Mirga and Menahem
The Philadelphia Orchestra's 'Mozart and Mahler' program brought together conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and pianist Menahem Pressler in a memorable pairing. Linda Holt reviews.
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