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Henri Rousseau's 1908 'Fight Between a Tiger and a Buffalo.' (Image via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Daniil Trifonov

The sounds of art and nature

The Philadelphia Orchestra brought together pianist Daniil Trifonov and some seriously evocative music. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 4 minute read

Kensho Watanabe’s Philadelphia Orchestra debut

Trial by baton

Not since Roberta Peters in 1950 has a musical performer been called upon to fill such a critical role in such a major venue with so little preparation. Dan Rottenberg reviews.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 2 minute read
Les quatres hommes d'Ébène. (Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Chamber Music Society)

PCMS presents Quatuor Ébène

Beethoven à la mode

Though Quatuor Ébène didn't perform the music they'd advertised for their Philadelphia Chamber Music Society concert, they didn't disappoint. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 3 minute read
Piffaro's Renaissance harp and vihuela. (Photo by William DiCecca)

Piffaro presents 'Sacred Winds: Cathedral Music for a Spanish Band'

Música para la iglesia

Piffaro ends its Cervantes season and returns to its roots with the music of a Spanish church band. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 3 minute read
The elements of Lyric Fest (L to R): Sutherland, Dominguez, Ward, Hacker, and Moore. (Photo courtesy of Lyric Fest.)

Lyric Fest presents 'It's Elementary: Songs of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water'

Singing the planet

This Lyric Fest song series explored the four forces that shape our world: earth, air, fire, and water. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 3 minute read
Singing the spirit of Hildegard. (Photo by Sharon Torello)

Chestnut Street Singers' 'Divinity Breathed Forth, the Eternal Hildegard'

Channeling Hildegard

The Chestnut Street Singers contemplate the spirit of 12th-century Catholic mystic Hildegard von Bingen. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 3 minute read
Philadelphia Orchestra conductor laureate Charles Dutoit. (Photo by Jessica Griffin)

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Benjamin Britten's 'War Requiem'

Charles Dutoit conducts a powerful 'Requiem'

Under Dutoit’s leadership, the orchestra, two choirs, and three soloists brought passion, introspection, and exultation to this demanding but rewarding work. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 3 minute read
Daniil Trifonov and his instrument, his way. (Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Chamber Music Society)

PCMS presents pianist Daniil Trifonov

Whose music is this, anyway?

PCMS brings Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov to Philadelphia and, while his talents are undeniable, Robert Zaller finds his style "unsettling."
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 3 minute read

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Phil Ochs, circa 1976. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Remembering Phil Ochs's 'Gunfight at Carnegie Hall'

Worst. Concert. Ever.

When Roz Warren was 16, she attended Phil Ochs's notorious 'Gunfight at Carnegie Hall' performance. This is how it went down.
Roz Warren

Roz Warren

Articles 4 minute read
Mimi Stillman (center) and Dolce Suono. (Photo courtesy of Dolce Suono)

Dolce Suono presents 'Mozart Woodwind Masterpieces'

The sweet sounds of fairyland

The Dolce Suono Ensemble visits the special world Mozart created with his chamber music. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 3 minute read