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Khoury and Bar-David making music, crossing barriers. (Photo by Christopher Brown)

American Jewish Committee presents ARTolerance

Sounds of peace from the Middle East

American Jewish Committee's ARTolerance teaches tolerance through music and asks us to listen with respect. Stacia Friedman reviews.
Stacia Friedman

Stacia Friedman

Articles 3 minute read
(Photo by Beata Rzeszodko-Rosen)

Marvin Rosen and the 20th anniversary of WPRB's 'Classical Discoveries'

Two decades of discovery

WPRB-FM's 'Classical Discoveries' host Marvin Rosen is about to celebrate 20 years hosting the "program for people that might not like classical music." Linda Holt considers his impact.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 4 minute read
Lupu was reminiscent of you-know-who. (Photo by Pekka Saarinen)

Yannick conducts the Philadelphia Orchestra, with Radu Lupu (second review)

Yannick crosses Ormandy’s line

As the Philadelphia Orchestra’s conductor for 44 years, Eugene Ormandy subordinated his personality to the music. Since 2012, Yannick Nézet-Séguin has taken a different tack. Hoo boy, is it different. Dan Rottenberg reviews.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 3 minute read
Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. (Illustration for BSR by Hannah Kaplan.)

How to write a theme song

The sound of killing your darlings

Occasionally, people ask Kile Smith how he composes music. The answer is pretty simple and includes a spacious trash can.
Kile Smith Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Kile Smithand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Articles 5 minute read

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Piano soloist Radu Lupu. (Photo by Pekka Saarinen.)

Philadelphia Orchestra's Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mozart and Bernstein (first review)

After the 'Dutchman'

Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns from the Metropolitan Opera with a bigger, bolder approach. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 4 minute read
Another evening's Pamina (Karen Barraza) and Papageno (Christopher Kenney). (Photo courtesy of AVA.)

Academy of Vocal Arts presents Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'

This 'Flute' flouts convention

An unusual staging of 'The Magic Flute' gives a fresh perspective to Mozart’s familiar fairy tale. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Articles 3 minute read
Lindsay Ohse's Semiramide in happier times. (Photo by Moonloop Photography)

OperaDelaware presents Gioachino Rossini's 'Semiramide'

A family affair

Making Assyria great again? A rarely performed but exciting Rossini opera visits a power struggle from biblical times, filled with incest and murder. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Articles 3 minute read
The Juilliard Quartet with their newest member. (Photo by Steve J. Sherman.)

PCMS presents the Juilliard Quartet

To fugue or not to fugue

The 70-year-old Juilliard Quartet introduces a new member, but does it maintain its musical unity? Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 4 minute read
Principal guest conductor Stéphane Denève reinvigorated the classics. (Photo by Jessica Griffin)

Philadelphia Orchestra’s Scandinavian concert

The mark of a world-class orchestra

A world-class orchestra usually proves its mettle on stage. But another test of professionals is how they handle the unexpected. Dan Rottenberg considers two potential crises.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 3 minute read
Piano soloist Lars Vogt. (Photo by Neda Navaee)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Grieg, Sibelius, and Salonen

New spin on old favorites

Two concert-hall staples and a 21st-century composition make for surprisingly fresh partners under principal guest conductor Stéphane Denève's baton. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 3 minute read