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The Philadelphia Orchestra with organist Paul Jacobs (first review)
Some set of pipes!
A rousing concert celebrating the history of organs with the Philadelphia Orchestra reminded Steve Cohen of the biggest disaster in the orchestra’s history.
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Chestnut Street Singers: Search for Home, on Movement and Migration
Songs for the tempest tossed
The Chestnut Street Singers add a unique voice to a timely discussion of exile and migration. Tom Purdom reviews.
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Academy of Vocal Arts presents Verdi's 'Rigoletto'
Verdi's roots, Capobianco's innovation
One of the greatest operas, Verdi's 'Rigoletto,' and one of the world's most famous directors, Tito Capobianco, unite at the Academy of Vocal Arts. Steve Cohen reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra with guest violinist Benjamin Beilman
Ravishing Ravel, Prokofiev perfection
Soloist Benjamin Beilman provided a brilliant interpretation of Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto and Yannick Nézet-Séguin led Ravel’s 'Daphnis and Chloé' and 'Le Tombeau de Couperin.' Linda Holt reviews.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Bernarda Fink and Anthony Spiri
Two from the core, three from the borderlands
Mezzo-soprano Bernarda Fink illuminates two works from the standard art song repertoire and introduces three pieces taken from her mixed New World heritage. Tom Purdom reviews.
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Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia: Mozart, Gluck,'Dances of the Blessed Spirit'
Music for a movie we'll never see
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia takes another look at war. Tom Purdom reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra with Louis Langrée and Midori
Beethoven, and Brahms, and Schnittke, oh my!
French conductor Louis Langrée and veteran violin virtuoso Midori joined the Philadelphia Orchestra for a lively musical mix. Linda Holt reviews.
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4 minute read
Metropolitan Opera presents Rossini's 'Guillaume Tell'
Revisiting 'Tell's' tale
Philadelphia-trained singers dominate the Metropolitan Opera's 'Guillaume Tell,' the company's first production of the piece in 85 years. Steve Cohen reviews.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Jerusalem Quartet
Life's mysteries among the strings
The Jerusalem String Quartet brought out their best at this Philadelphia Chamber Music Society concert. Victor Schermer reviews.
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Tempesta di Mare and Orchestra 2001 season openers
October inaugurals
Tempesta di Mare launches a new project; Orchestra 2001 enters a new era. Tom Purdom reviews.
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