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Claire de Monteil's Leonora and Mackenzie Gotcher's Manrico. (Photo by Paul Sirochman.)

Academy of Vocal Arts presents Giuseppe Verdi's 'Il Trovatore' (The Troubador)

Forget the plot, just listen

Academy of Vocal Arts offers a refreshingly old-fashioned take on Giuseppe Verdi's ‘Il Trovatore.' Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Benjamin Grosvenor fears no music. (Photo by Patrick Allen/Opera Omnia.)

PCMS presents pianist Benjamin Grosvenor

Conquering 'Gaspard'

In Benjamin Grosvenor's Philadelphia debut (courtesy of PCMS), the fast-rising pianist made child’s play of difficult selections. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Solo violinist David Kim. (Photo by Jan Regan.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Bach and Bruckner

Sturm, drang, and welcome quiet

Philadelphia Orchestra music director Yannick Nézet-Séguin and concertmaster David Kim shine in a double bill of favorite works by Bach and Bruckner. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Pianist Gilbert Kalish. (Photo courtesy of PCMS.)

PCMS presents the Schumann Quartet with Gilbert Kalish

The Schumann Quartet plays Schumann and more

The Schumann Quartet and pianist Gilbert Kalish visited Philadelphia for a concert that met with mixed success. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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Gil Shaham and his Stradivarius. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Denève and Shaham

The ecstasy of sound

The Philadelphia Orchestra's concert with violinist Gil Shaham offered an unforgettable evening of musical near-perfection. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Denève's "unclassifiable" podium style in action. (Photo by Jessica Griffin)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Denève Conducts Mahler'

Perhaps a piece of Mahler

The old world meets new music at the Philadelphia Orchestra, under the baton of principal guest conductor Stéphane Denève. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Renée Fleming made Verizon Hall feel like a piano bar. (Photo courtesy of Decca/Andrew Eccles.)

Kimmel Center presents Renée Fleming in Recital

When I have sung my songs to you

Renée Fleming balanced operatic grandeur and intimate charm in her Kimmel Center recital debut. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Tonight won't be just any night. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents ‘West Side Story' in Concert

Sharks vs. Jets vs. Orchestra

The Philadelphia Orchestra puts on a semi-staged performance of 'West Side Story' (and fundraises for Puerto Rico hurricane relief). Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads Oquin's 'Resilience' with organ soloist Paul Jacobs. (Photo by Pete Checchia.)

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Yannick and Emanuel Ax' (second review)

Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Oquin, oh my

Thee Philadelphia Orchestra opens its season with plenty of "Sturm und Drang." Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Ax: Just one sour note. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra.)

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'Yannick and Emanuel Ax' (first review)

How to ride a warhorse

The Philadelphia Orchestra's season began this weekend with a visit from pianist Emanuel Ax. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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