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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.
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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.
Previews
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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