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There's much more to Bach than his organ music.

Three Bach concerts

Transcending the parochial

Why would almost 500 people listen to six Bach cantatas on New Year’s Eve and feel they had a good time?

Tom Purdom

Jan 06, 2015 Articles 4 minute read

Strolling players: The Aizuri Quartet (photo courtesy of Jamie Jung)

Terry Riley's 'In C' at the Kimmel Center

In C in the round

A retro-themed performance marked the 50th anniversary of Terry Riley's In C, a foundational piece of minimalist music.

Thomas Patteson

Jan 06, 2015 Articles 3 minute read

Cirque de la Symphonie at Verizon Hall

Odd couple

What could be more ridiculous than gymnasts and jugglers performing with a world-class symphonic orchestra? Did I mention that I had a great time?

Dan Rottenberg

Jan 06, 2015 Articles 2 minute read

Graham happily played Yannick's foil. (Photo: Ken Howard.)

Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve concert

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s New Year’s Eve concert rarely delivers momentous musical insight. It does, however, reveal a critical distinction between Yannick Nézet-Séguin and his illustrious predecessors.

Dan Rottenberg

Jan 03, 2015 Articles 3 minute read

DeFranco had an unlikely start on the mandolin in South Philly. (photo by Andrew Lepley/Redferns)

Remembering Buddy DeFranco

A cool cat and a great guy

Buddy DeFranco brought the clarinet to bebop, and the world was better for it.

Bruce Klauber

Dec 30, 2014 Articles 3 minute read

“Adoration of the Magi” by Florentine painter Giotto di Bondone (1267–1337).

Piffaro's holiday concert, Mediterranean Holiday

A Christmas card from Renaissance Naples

Piffaro presented a Christmas program that emphasized the gentler moods of the season.

Tom Purdom

Dec 23, 2014 Articles 3 minute read

A time when middle-class craftsmen dabbled in poetry and music. (Photo: Ken Howard/ Metropolitan Opera.)

Met’s ‘Die Meistersinger' in HDTV

Why Die Meistersinger matters

Dare anyone criticize Die Meistersinger? Yes, constantly — because many critics miss Wagner’s point: to bring to life the details of a specific German city at a particular time when religious custom mattered more than nationalism.

Steve Cohen

Dec 22, 2014 Articles 6 minute read

That loosened tie, that rakish hat angle… and a striking resemblance to Don Knotts.

Frank Sinatra reconsidered

The patron saint of insecurity

The multifaceted entertainer Frank Sinatra connected with multitudes of devoted fans for many reasons. But his highly touted voice was the least of them.

Dan Rottenberg

Dec 16, 2014 Articles 7 minute read

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