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Close up photo of Kihlstedt, her hands at her face as she looks deeply towards camera, in front of all white background

BSR Classical Interludes, more in February 2026

Dark Whimsy, S P A C E + Solitude, and La Passione de Simone

Music about unfortunate ways to die, a meditation on faith, sacrifice, and resistance, and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra takes the stage. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Benko, a white woman in a sleeveless sequined evening gown, sings passionately into a mic at a ritzy restaurant cabaret.

Broadway Cabaret at Rittenhouse Grill is back for a third year

In Philly, life is a cabaret again

A star-studded Broadway cabaret in Philly is back for its third season at Rittenhouse Grill, with a performance featuring Christine Andreas and Martin Silvestri on February 16. Cameron Kelsall visits.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Features 4 minute read
Two men sit on a bench outside, holding baroque lutes, in semi-formal wear, in a portrait style shot

BSR Classical Interludes, February 2026

The Siren’s Grove, This Is America, and PhilOrch’s new season

Philadelphia Orchestra opens its new season, early music from Duo Silvio, and a collection of US-made works decorate the first half of February 2026. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
A man in an outlandish purple & gold sequined feathered costume spreads his arms as costumed band plays behind under confetti

After a freezing New Year, the Mummers String Band Spectacular debuts at the Linc

Mayor Parker teases a new Philly tradition of Mummers at the stadium

The String Band Division competition of the 2026 Mummers Parade was postponed due to bad weather, but it returned in full glory for a special show at Lincoln Financial Field. Isa Segolovich was there.
Isabella Segalovich

Isabella Segalovich

Features 4 minute read
View of musicians on the chancel in a beautifully lit sanctuary space with classical and art deco vibes, and a full audience.

Filament presents Consorts Reframed

Beautiful music from a broken consort

The period instrument trio, Filament, invited three guest artists to form a broken consort, featuring music from 16th- and 17th-century England with a premiere from a modern Philly composer. Peter Burwasser reviews.

Peter Burwasser

Reviews 3 minute read
The blue & yellow album book, with a silhouette of Dickerson wearing headphones, on the cement beside bright autumn leaves

Armstead Dickerson presents When I Saw the Sun

Connecting in the polycrisis era

Philadelphia artist Armstead Dickerson explores new modes of expression in his immersive language album When I Saw the Sun, which combines a visual and audio experience. Melissa Strong reviews.
Melissa Strong

Melissa Strong

Reviews 3 minute read
From left, Julia Yang, Brigid Coleridge, and Amy Yang, of the award-winning Merz Trio. (Photo by Dimitri Mais.)

BSR Classical Interludes, more in January 2026

Nearly 40 years with Andrea Clearfield, and more

Andrea Clearfield's Szalon opens this weekend, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society sets up at the American Philosophical Society, and more wrap up January. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Vintage black & white photo of a young Eastman, a Black man with a beard and glasses, listening with a blissful expression.

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Julius Eastman, John Williams, and Mendelssohn with Dalia Stasevska

A celebration of dramatic contrasts

Guest conductor Dalia Stasevska gave the Philly premiere of Curtis alum Julius Eastman’s Symphony No. 2, plus sparkling scores by John Williams and Felix Mendelssohn. Peter Burwasser reviews.

Peter Burwasser

Reviews 3 minute read
Stasevska, a white woman with brown hair, conducts with one arm extended. She wears a patterned kimono-like shirt

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, with conductor Dalia Stasevska

Celestial harmonies and a train-whistlin’ fiddle

Dalia Stasevska, one of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s most popular guest conductors, returns for several concerts in January as part of the orchestra’s 125th anniversary celebration. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Reviews 3 minute read
Seven dancers pose in carnival-like costumes, with a ballerina en pointe in a blue taffeta tutu at center, one leg extended

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and BalletX present Petrushka, featuring ensemble132

A mixed perspective on Petrushka

PCMS teamed up with BalletX and ensemble132 for a unique performance featuring onstage chamber music with a program including Bartók and Mozart, and a reimagined performance of the 1911 ballet Petrushka. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.
Camille Bacon-Smith

Camille Bacon-Smith

Reviews 4 minute read