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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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