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AVA second-year soprano JoAna Rusche as Tamara. (Photo by Dan Valentino)

Academy of Vocal Arts presents Anton Rubinstein's 'The Demon'

Devilishly good

'The Demon,' an extremely rare Russian opera, is presented in an authentic style by a well-trained ensemble at the Academy of Vocal Arts. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

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The Emerson Quartet takes a seat. (Photo by Lisa Mazzucco)

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Emerson Quartet

Still standing tall

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Emerson Quartet, in fine form as always, bringing with them a few rarities. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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One of composer Foumai's sources: Arman Manookian's 1928 mural "Hawaiian Boy and Girl." (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Three holiday concerts: Lyric Fest, Tempesta di Mare, and Dolce Suono

A musical holiday trio

Three of Philadelphia’s liveliest music organizations, Lyric Fest, Tempesta di Mare, and Dolce Suono, usher in the spirit of the season with three concerts. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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Art Garfunkel at the Paley Media Center in 2013. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Art Garfunkel in concert at the Keswick Theatre

Troubled water, bridge out

Art Garfunkel used to sing, “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?” This month, his Keswick Theatre audience asked a similar question. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Articles 3 minute read
Buddy Rich, doing his thing. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Remembering Buddy Rich on his centenary birthday

The "world's greatest drummer" hits 100

On the 100th anniversary of Buddy Rich's birth, Bruce Klauber remembers the jazz drummer and what set him apart from everyone else.
Bruce Klauber

Bruce Klauber

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Raphael Fusco leaves 'em wanting more. (Photo via Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra)

Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia's 'Rossini, Gounod, and Stories for Piano and Orchestra'

Two new works, one success

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia marries the old with the new, with less than complete success. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 3 minute read
Pauline Oliveros, 1932-2016. (Photo by Pieter Kers)

Pauline Oliveros: A remembrance

Learning to listen

Experimental music pioneer Pauline Oliveros died on Thanksgiving morning. Her Relâche Ensemble collaborator and friend Joseph Franklin remembers the woman and her work.
Joseph Franklin

Joseph Franklin

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Sergei Prokofiev circa 1918. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

The Philadelphia Orchestra with Yefim Bronfman (second review)

Russian resurrections

Robert Zaller dives into the intriguing stories behind Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 4, both performed this week by the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 4 minute read
Glen Velez plays the frame drum at the Philadelphia Rhythm Festival. (Photo via GlenVelez.com)

Rittenhouse Soundworks's first annual Philadelphia Rhythm Festival

Philly's got rhythm

Rittenhouse Soundworks's first annual Philadelphia Rhythm Festival went off with a bang, some tapping, body percussion, drumming, and more. Stacia Friedman reviews.
Stacia Friedman

Stacia Friedman

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Yefim Bronfman displayed "jaw-dropping virtuosity." (Photo by Frank Stewart)

The Philadelphia Orchestra with Yefim Bronfman (first review)

Powerful insights of Soviet-era composers

Two astonishing Soviet-era compositions by Prokofiev and Shostakovich bring out the best in pianist Yafim Bronfman and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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