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Academy of Vocal Arts presents Richard Wagner's 'Das Rheingold'
AVA strikes gold
The Academy of Vocal Arts presents an intimate and compelling performance of Wagner’s ‘Das Rheingold.' Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'British Isles Festival, Week Two' (second review)
The Philadelphians salute Scotland
The second week of the Philadelphia Orchestra's British Isles Festival featured Scotland and, naturally, bagpipes. Linda Holt reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'British Isles Festival, Week Two' (first review)
Yannick's bonny band goes to Scotland
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s British Isles Festival continues with a stirring exploration of the sounds of Scotland. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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PCMS presents 'Ignat Solzhenitsyn, Piano'
Beethoven's 33rd Sonata?
Ignat Solzhenitsyn's PCMS performance brought together Shostakovich and Schubert, but called to mind a few other composers. Robert Zaller reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'British Isles Festival, Week One: Handel and Britten'
Fantastic beasts
The Philadelphia Orchestra crosses the Atlantic without leaving Broad Street as it begins its British Isles Festival. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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PCMS presents 'Ida Levin Tribute Concert'
Ida Levin's legacy
PCMS organized world-class musicians for a thoroughly moving tribute to violinist Ida Levin, who died in 2016. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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PCMS presents 'Angela Meade, Soprano, and Danielle Orlando, Piano'
Prima la musica, poi le parole
Angela Meade’s PCMS debut was heavy on vocal pyrotechnics but light on musical introspection. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve concert
Still the best party in town
On New Year’s Eve, conductor Stéphane Denève managed the impressive feat of relieving his sellout Philadelphia Orchestra audience of any thoughts of Donald Trump or sexual harassment. Dan Rottenberg reviews.
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Choral Arts Philadelphia presents Monteverdi's 'Vespro Della Beata Vergin 1610'
Monteverdi's modernity
The performance of a 17th-century composer in a historically informed rendition proves Claudio Monteverdi sounds excitingly modern even in the 21st century. Margaret Darby reviews.
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PRISM Quartet's 'Color Theory, Music for Saxophones, Percussion and Harry Partch Instruments'
Four saxophones, percussion, and the junkyard band
PRISM Quartet joins forces with a plethora of musicians, composers, and highly unusual instruments. Peter Burwasser likes what he hears.
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