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Let the candidates argue; at least we can sing together. (Photo courtesy of Lyric Fest)

Lyric Fest presents 'I Hear America Singing'

America Sings

Lyric Fest begins its 14th season with a reminder that those of us in the United States still have something to sing about. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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Soprano Nell Snaidas, backed by Piffaro. (Photo by William DiCecca)

Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, performs 'The Musical World of Don Quixote'

A knight of dreams and music

Piffaro's 'The Musical World of Don Quixote' adds a new incarnation to the four-century saga of a knight who has escaped his novel. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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Rattle hardly seemed rattled by the orchestra's strike. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra)

Simon Rattle returns to the Philadelphia Orchestra

How many hammer blows does fate need?

Sir Simon Rattle returns to conduct the Philadelphia Orchestra as the orchestra itself returns after its strike. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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Back to work and as good as ever with Yannick Nézet-Séguin. (Photo by Jessica Griffin)

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs 'Mozart's Great Mass'

Unfinished but complete

The Philadelphia Orchestra performs two great, unfinished works. Robert Zaller wonders whether or not they are actually complete.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

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The Wister Quartet plays at the Waverly Heights retirement community. (Photo by Robert Schaeffer)

The Wister Quartet celebrates 29 years with 'Wister & More!'

Together after all these years

The Wister Quartet have not only been performing for 29 years, but they have also served as teachers, mentors, and music promoters in Philadelphia. Margaret Darby looks back.
Margaret Darby

Margaret Darby

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PIffaro and <em>The Musical World</em> guests <em>tutti</em>, at the Philadelphia Cathedral. (Photo by  Bill di Cecca)

Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, presents 'The Musical World of Don Quixote'

'Don Quixote' goes onstage

Watching Piffaro, the Renaissance Band, prepare for 'The Musical World of Don Quixote' gives an up-front view of the challenges and rewards of performing 400-year-old music. (Part three of a series on Piffaro’s 'Don Quixote' festival.)
Anne Schuster Hunter

Anne Schuster Hunter

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Turandot (soprano Christine Goerke) is shocked to find herself enthralled by Calaf (tenor Marco Berti). (Photo by Kelly & Massa for Opera Philadelphia)

Opera Philadelphia's presents Puccini's 'Turandot'

An overlooked classic

With attention on two new operas, the innovative aspects of Puccini’s 'Turandot' may be overlooked. Opera Philadelphia’s production reveals a 65-year-old master changing course.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

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André Previn received the Alfred I. duPont Composer's Award. (Photo by Lillian Birnbaum)

'Delaware Symphony Classics' featuring André Previn

Striking a classic balance

Delaware Symphony Orchestra sparks the season with André Previn and Mahler. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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Only the good die young. (Photo courtesy of Opera Philadelphia)

Opera Philadelphia's presents 'Breaking the Waves' (second review)

Of vice and men

Chris Braak believes Opera Philadelphia's adaptation of Lars von Trier's 'Breaking the Waves' hits all the right production notes, but all the wrong cultural ones.
Chris Braak

Chris Braak

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L to r: Charles Abramovic, piano; Mimi Stillman, flute; Sarah Shafer, soprano; Nathan Vickery, cello. (Photo by Samantha Robinson)

Dolce Suono Ensemble Goes to the Opera

Sweet sounds, sweet life

Mimi Stillman’s Dolce Suono Ensemble presents a well-blended, well-proportioned afternoon at the opera and a balm for our rattled souls.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

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