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Close-up portrait shot of Mobley, a Black man with a full beard, dark with some light gray, looks on towards left of frame

BSR Classical Interludes, December 2023, part 2

Tuba Christmas, baroque tunes for the new year, and more

The final Classical Interludes of the year features offerings from The Crossing, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Lyric Fest, Choral Arts, and a performance with over 100 tuba players. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Coles, a Black man, sits at an illuminated, colorful soundboard in a dim studio

Capturing the Philadelphia sound with Samori Coles

A Lil’ Drummaboy with big dreams

Coming ahead of his new podcast launch, Lil’ Drummaboy Recordings founder Samori Coles talks about the history behind the studio, his aspirations in expanding the space, and what makes Philly music special. Lowry Yankwich profiles.
Lowry Yankwich

Lowry Yankwich

Profiles 4 minute read
Rottsolk, in a black & pink dress, sings on a golden, pillared chancel with 8 black-clad musicians playing around her.

Piffaro presents Christmas in Southern Germany

Old music, fresh performance

Piffaro celebrates the season by treating audiences to Christmas in Southern Germany, an uplifting and accessible multi-instrumental deep dive into sacred works of the 16th and 17th century. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Reviews 4 minute read
Portrait shot of Dueñas, wearing a white gown and holding a violin.

Celebrating 125 years of Deutsche Grammophon with Philadelphia Orchestra

An anniversary soirée at the Orchestra

The music recording label opens a global celebration of 125 years, and the only soirée of its kind happening in the US is right on Broad Street. Cameron Kelsall previews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Previews 3 minute read
Wide shot of a large audience fills the indoors of Kimmel Center, with seasonal lights cast over the walls

BSR Classical Interludes, December 2023

Singing into the holiday spirit

Holiday cheer, community carols, and the return of the “Silent Night” Sing-In highlight the month. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Jessica Beebe, Michele Kennedy, and Maren Montalbano sit together in formal gowns, posing for photo

BSR Classical Interludes November 2023, part 2

Market Street Music, Wister and More, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and more

Another serving of November classical music offerings popping up in the Greater Philadelphia area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read

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Di Russo, an Argentinian conductor wearing a black suit with long tails, conducts the players around her with a thin baton.

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents ¡Música Bravo!

DSO goes around the world

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra continues its 2023-24 season with guest conductor Michelle Di Russo, who programmed her ideal concert with Joaquín Rodrigo, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and more. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Reviews 4 minute read
A bright, empty ballroom with white walls, large windowed doors. A carpet covers much of the floor

BSR Classical Interludes, November 2023

Music in the Mansion, Symphony in C, and Songs of Solomon

November classical music offerings throughout the Philadelphia area, featuring performances from Articinia, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and music at the Woodlands. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
Rorem, an elderly white man in a blue button-down, reclines contemplatively in a chair, cane in one hand.

Lyric Fest presents Ned Rorem’s Evidence of Things Not Seen

Cycle of life

Lyric Fest celebrated the centennial of composer Ned Rorem with a rare complete performance of Evidence of Things Not Seen. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Reviews 3 minute read
17 orchestra musicians surround Holloway, a Black woman, singing at center stage in a black skirt and top.

Talking with Matthew Koveal and Marjorie Goldberg of the No Name Pops about their October 28 debut, Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown and the Philly Sound

“We want to be led by musicians”

The No Name Pops, a new nonprofit orchestra featuring musicians formerly of the Philly POPS, gets its debut with some special guests in a Saturday, October 28, concert at the Kimmel Cultural Campus’s Verizon Hall. Leaders speak with Thomas Hagen.
Thomas Hagen

Thomas Hagen

Previews 5 minute read