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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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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.
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BSR Classical Interludes, January 2026
The Chenaults organ duo, Bach’s Wedding Cantana, and more
Opening the new year with classical music happening in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Dover Quartet, playing Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Melissa Dunphy
Fresh music for a new year
PCMS and the Dover Quartet kicked off the new year with a fresh program of contemporary composers, including notable premieres from Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Philly’s own Melissa Dunphy. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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BSR Classical Interludes: more in December 2025
More holiday cheer and beyond for the Philly area
A birthday party for Beethoven, music from Puerto Rico, and holiday feats decorate the rest of the month. Gail Obenreder previews.
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Piffaro and TENET Vocal Artists present Ein Kind Geborn: A German Christmas
Celebrating a Renaissance composer who is justly famous today
Piffaro teams with TENET Vocal Artists for a memorable Christmas concert celebrating prolific Renaissance composer Michael Praetorius, whose music is still beloved today. The concert will stream starting December 18. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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