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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
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
Claire de Monteil (left) with David Antony Lofton leading the AVA Opera Orchestra. (Photo by Don Valentino, courtesy of AVA)

AVA Opera Orchestra presents 'Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music'

A sure thing

The Academy of Vocal Arts presents 'Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music' in an annual program that’s guaranteed to be good. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 3 minute read
The Casimir Trio's Nancy Bean and Marcantonio Barone play at the German Society. (Photo by Claus Petersen)

Wister and More! presents the Casimir Trio

Gauging every nuance

The Casimir Trio take advantage of their experience as a trio and their knowledge of the German Society of Pennsylvania's auditorium. Margaret Darby reviews.
Margaret Darby

Margaret Darby

Articles 2 minute read
Ben Dibble as 'Tulipomania's' Painter. (Photo courtesy of the Arden Theatre Company)

Arden Cabaret Series presents Ben Dibble's 'Are We There Yet?'

Digging deep with Dibble

Ben Dibble, one of Philadelphia's best-known actor/singers, takes center stage at the Arden Cabaret Series and puts his family in the spotlight. A.D. Amorosi reviews.
A.D. Amorosi

A.D. Amorosi

Articles 3 minute read

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British tenor Mark Padmore. (Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Chamber Music Society)

PCMS presents pianist Jonathan Biss and tenor Mark Padmore

Schubert: the original berserker

Schubert gets a new look when PCMS brings together pianist Jonathan Biss and tenor Mark Padmore. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 3 minute read
From left: Tempesta di Mare artistic directors Richard Stone and Gwyn Roberts, with concertmaster Emlyn Ngai. (Photo by Andy Kahl Photography)

Tempesta di Mare at 15

Tempesta di Mare's crystal anniversary

Tempesta di Mare celebrates its 15th season with two hours of sheer pleasure. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 3 minute read
Guest conductor Michael Wilson Thomas. (Photo by Art Streiber)

The Philadelphia Orchestra with guest conductor Michael Tilson Thomas

"Eroica" and more

Guest conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, music director of the San Francisco Symphony, with the help of violinist Leonidas Kravakos, led a program of works that were ahead of their time. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 4 minute read