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Soprano Barbara Hannigan defies categorization. (Photo by Elmer de Haas.)

PCMS presents Barbara Hannigan in recital with Reinbert de Leeuw

Lieder of the pack

Brilliant soprano Barbara Hannigan makes her local recital debut with a surprising and sometimes frustrating all-lieder program. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Soprano Regula Mühlemann performed radiantly as Hanne. (Photo by Shirley Suarez Padilla.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Haydn's 'The Seasons'

Challenging and beautiful

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Philadelphia Symphonic Choir joined forces for an energetic performance of Haydn's 'The Seasons.' Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Sisters Olga (Anastasiia Sidorova) and Tatyana (Tiffany Townsend). (Photo by Cory Weaver.)

Curtis Opera Theatre presents Tchaikovsky's 'Eugene Onegin'

Arctic ‘Onegin’

Curtis Opera Theatre offers a chilly take on Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin.' Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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The Crossing brings 'the national anthems' to the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. (Photo by Andrea Kane)

The Crossing presents 'the national anthems tour'

So proudly we hail

The Crossing Choir's 'the national anthems tour' looks to our patriotic songs to find the commonalities among us. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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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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