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Four players laughing on a long white couch. Three hold violins, a cello on the floor, its front facing the camera

BSR Classical Interludes, April 2026

Springing into the music
The first half of April’s classical music concerts in the Philadelphia area, including performances from Artcinia, the Jasper Chamber Quartet, and the Lenape Chamber Ensemble. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read
Alsop, at the conductor’s podium with orchestra standing around her, faces the audience, smiling with hand on her heart.

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Marin Leads Rachmaninoff and Schumann

Celebrating Women’s History Month with new work by Ukrainian composer Iryna Aleksiychuk
Women conductors still face an uphill fight for representation in the classical music world, but Marin Alsop is changing that. She appeared in Philly for a March program including Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Reviews 4 minute read
Close up side view of Hayes in classic formalwear, black jacket, white shirt and tie, conducts among musicians

BSR Classical Interludes, more in March 2026

Birthday keys and a violin deal with the devil
A baroque birthday celebration, contemporary choral music, and music from the Italian renaissance. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
Four performers dressed in mostly black clothes, holding cellos and a viola, pose in a room with framed art behind them

BSR Classical Interludes, March 2026

Rare baroque works, Songs of Springtime, and the words of Langston Hughes
Music about flowers and spring, exploring the life and words of Langston Hughes, and rarely performed baroque works decorate March music happenings in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
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