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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.
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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.
Previews
3 minute read
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.
Previews
3 minute read
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.
Previews
3 minute read
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.
Reviews
4 minute read
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.
Previews
4 minute read
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.
Reviews
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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.
Previews
5 minute read
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BSR Classical Music Interludes, October 2023, part 2
Organ enthusiasts, rejoice!
Gail Obenreder previews the second half of October’s classical music performances, including events for devotees of the organ at Longwood Gardens and Kimmel Cultural Campus.
Previews
5 minute read
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Yannick Conducts Rachmaninoff, featuring the world premiere of Clarice Assad’s Terra, Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra
The bassoon finally gets its due
The bassoon gets the glory it deserves in
the world premiere of Clarice Assad’s Terra, Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra with soloist Daniel Matsukawa, joining a Philadelphia Orchestra program featuring Berio and Rachmaninoff. Linda Holt reviews.
the world premiere of Clarice Assad’s Terra, Concerto for Bassoon and Orchestra with soloist Daniel Matsukawa, joining a Philadelphia Orchestra program featuring Berio and Rachmaninoff. Linda Holt reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read