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Tempesta di Mare does Venice and Naples
Pleasures of the recorder and lute
Six of Tempesta di Mare’s principals went one-to-a-part with music from two of Baroque Italy’s musical capitals.
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AVA’s Puccini double bill
Dirty deeds along the Seine
Puccini’s neglected Il Tabarro usually gets no respect. But it shines in an innovative new production by the Academy of Vocal Arts.
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Why Prince was special
‘Better live now’ — and so he did
Why did an entertainer like Prince inspire a classical pianist like me? Because he refused to be pigeonholed or controlled by any force except the Almighty.
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Dolce Suono and 1807 & Friends
Sympathy for the harpsichord
This month’s concerts by Dolce Suono and 1807 & Friends illustrated the compromises that Baroque musicians must make when they play modern instruments.
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Philly Pops, reborn
Move over, Moe and Peter
For 35 years, the Philly Pops was synonymous with two names: Moe Septee and Peter Nero. Last weekend Michael Krajewski proved himself a worthy heir.
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A composer drives Broad Street
The composer as commuter
If you think driving on Broad Street is like composing music, you would be correct. At least it is for me. Whatever lane I’m in is the wrong one.
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Philadelphia Orchestra unveils two premieres
A vicious cycle, broken at last
The Philadelphia Orchestra did something rarely seen these days by a major band: It programmed two substantial, commissioned works for the same concert, and both were warmly received.
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Chamber Orchestra and Bach at 7
World in turmoil? Here’s hope
The Chamber Orchestra performed a Bartok piece that should be played more often. Bach at Seven spotlighted a new composer of Interest.
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'Spring Nights' by the Delaware Symphony Orchestra
Amo, Amas, Amado
After 13 years, David Amado’s love and devotion have transformed the Delaware Symphony Orchestra.
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PCMS presents the Johannes Quartet
Making sparks fly
The Johannes Quartet showed its mettle in stimulating and sharp-edged performances across a broad repertory. This was one of the season’s best.
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