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Veronika Eberle and her miraculous instrument. (Photo courtesy of the Kimmel Center)

The Philadelphia Orchestra with Alain Altinoglu and Veronika Eberle

Delight with Dutilleux, Mendelssohn, and Brahms

Alain Altinoglu led the Philadelphia Orchestra, and German violinist Veronika Eberle brought a light, lyrical tone and impeccable technique. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 3 minute read
Timothy Chooi goes for baroque. (Photo by Ryan Brandenberg)

The 2016 Astral National Auditions Winners Concert

Astral winners reach for the stars

Astral’s class of 2016 is showcased in a program introducing six solo performers and one ensemble. Peter Burwasser reviews.

Peter Burwasser

Articles 3 minute read
The Dover Quartet is not about to follow your program. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society)

A four-show sampler from Philadephia Chamber Music Society and 1807 & Friends

Four on the concert floor

A week of chamber music concerts produces a look at the variety and unpredictability of the Philadelphia chamber music scene. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 4 minute read
Denis Kozhukhin, musical master. (Photo by Felix Broede)

Pianist Denis Kozhukhin with the Philadelphia Orchestra

All-Russian program with a Russian piano master

An all-Russian slate by the Philadelphia Orchestra featured Russian pianist Denis Kozhukhin, who made the program his own. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 3 minute read
The Belcea String Quartet. (Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Chamber Music Society)

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Schubert and Shostakovich

Early, middle, and late

Thanks to the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, the Belcea String Quartet brings Schubert and Shostakovich's sadness and fury to life. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 4 minute read

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Pianist Ching-Yun Hu (Photo by Hanshun Wang)

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents Haydn, Mozart and the 'Red Cliff'

Battle music from Taiwan

At the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia's performance, a Taiwanese composer upgrades one of the lesser musical genres. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 3 minute read
Denève: Beyond Hollywood. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Orchestra)

'E.T.' meets the Philadelphia Orchestra

Move over, 'E.T.'

What good are great actors and directors without great music? The Philadelphia Orchestra’s performances of Steven Spielberg’s 'E.T.' proved that point.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 2 minute read
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

Articles 3 minute read
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

Articles 4 minute read
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

Articles 5 minute read