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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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The Dover Quartet: Young musicians, timeless skill. (Photo courtesy of the Curtis Institute of Music)

The Dover Quartet at the Curtis Institute of Music

Youth will be served

The Dover Quartet comes home to the Curtis Institute of Music and makes it an occasion to remember. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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Lyric Fest's very grand finale. (Photo by Pete Checchia)

Lyric Fest presents 'Music in the White House'

Music hall of the nation

Lyric Fest looks at the music played over the centuries in the White House, and the nation that music portrays. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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Choong-jin Chang and his beloved viola. (Photo by Jessica Griffin)

Week three of the Philadelphia Orchestra's Paris Festival

Berlioz and Ravel on the move

The third and final week of the Philadelphia Orchestra's Paris Festival included a (literally) moving performance from violist Choong-jin Chang. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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