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Violinist David Ludwig takes a star turn. (Photo courtesy of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia)

Network for New Music and Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia's weekend concerts

Composers with allusions

The Network for New Music and Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presented weekend concerts that illustrated the virtues and pitfalls of instrumental music linked to specific subjects. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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Yannick Nézet-Séguin added a brief music-appreciation lecture to the program. (Photo by Jan Regan)

The Philadelphia Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Brahms's Symphony No. 4

A shared ascending scale

Yannick Nézet-Séguin concluded the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Brahms symphonic cycle with a spirited rendition of the Symphony No. 4 in E minor. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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The Brentano Quartet. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society)

PCMS presents the Brentano Quartet and Jonathan Biss

Pain without complaint

PCMS brought in the Brentano Quartet and Jonathan Biss for an evening of end-times music. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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Mimi Stillman, doing the Lord's work. (Photo courtesy of Chamber Orchestra FIRST EDITIONS)

Orchestra 2001: Love and Madness and Chamber Orchestra FIRST EDITIONS

Freeman vs. Freeman

James Freeman’s new organization, Chamber Orchestra FIRST EDITIONS, goes head to head with his old organization, Orchestra 2001. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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Conductor Herbert Blomstedt. (Photo by J.M. Pietsch)

The Philadelphia Orchestra with Herbert Blomstedt and Garrick Ohlsson

Blomstedt illuminates Brahms

Herbert Blomstedt led the Philadelphia Orchestra in a remarkable performance of Brahms’s Third Symphony, while guest soloist Garrick Ohlsson performed Mozart’s sunny 25th Piano Concerto. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Stephanie Blythe in the "trousers role" of Tancredi. (Photo by Kelly & Massa Photography)

Opera Philadelphia presents Gioachino Rossini’s 'Tancredi'

No more happy ending

A rare Rossini opera is revived as a vehicle for star mezzo Stephanie Blythe. It turns out to have many more merits. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

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Steven Zohn on flauto traverso, with members of the Choral Arts choir and the Philadelphia Bach Collegium. (Photo by Sharon Torello)

Two concerts by Choral Arts' Bach@7

Deciphering Bach

Two Bach@7 concerts illuminate the relationship between religion and art in Bach’s music. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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Spend Valentine's Day with Marilyn Maye. (Photo via marilynmaye.com)

Dino's Backstage presents "The Marvelous Marilyn Maye"

Puttin' on the Ritz

Cabaret chanteuse Marilyn Maye -- 89 and still going strong -- wows the crowd at Dino's Backstage. Stacia Friedman reviews.
Stacia Friedman

Stacia Friedman

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Rising stars: Julietta Curenton and her instrument. (Photo courtesy of PCMS)

PCMS presents Musicians from Marlboro II

Two programs, many pleasures

In two concerts, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society spotlights songs from France and the British Isles. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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(Photo by Barbara Luisi)

The Philadelphia Orchestra with Fabio Luisi and Lise de la Salle

Understudy takes the lead

When pianist André Watts called in sick to the Philadelphia Orchestra, Lise de la Salle stepped in and stepped up. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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