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At left, Fei-Fei, in a pink dress, passionately plays the grand piano as Di Russo, in a black blazer, conducts the orchestra

Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents Virtuosity Unleashed

Welcoming new music director Michelle Di Russo

With fire, flash, and precision, Michelle Di Russo opened her first season as music director of the Delaware Symphony with a virtuosic program including Gabriella Ortiz, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Oct 14, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

Jie Jin has a cello, Mazzocchi holds a violin, Yamazki sits with them on a bench. All are dressed in formalwear

BSR Classical Interludes, more in October 2025

More classical music happening in the Philly area this month

Timeless Resonance Music Chamber, Piffaro, Pyxis Piano Trio, and more decorate the next two weeks in October. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Oct 09, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

A black-and-white photo of Marin Alsop leanings on her hand and looking up to the viewer's left

BSR Classical Interludes, October 2025

A Feast of Festing, New World Recorders, and exploring Winnaretta Singer

New seasons begin with Brandywine Baroque, Philadelphia Orchestra, Tempesta di Mare, and the Parisian salon of Winnaretta Singer. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Sep 30, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

Five people gather by a grand piano, posing for a portrait

Philly Fringe 2025: Publick Pleasure presents Sympathy Towards a Soldier

The Music and Death of Major John André

For Fringe, espionage and music in colonial Philadelphia. Gail Obenreder reviews Publick Pleasure’s Sympathy Towards a Soldier.

Gail Obenreder

Sep 22, 2025 Reviews 3 minute read

A portrait photo of Clearfield, outdoors while wearing black formalwear.

BSR Classical Interludes, more in September 2025

A brand new season of music

New fall music from Network for New Music, Opera Philadelphia, and 39 seasons with composer Andrea Clearfield. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Sep 17, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

Portrait, four people in black formalwear in an outdoor area with a series of arches part of a larger building is behind them

BSR Classical Interludes, September 2025

Previewing a new season of music

Kicking off the new season with concerts from your musical favorites in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Sep 03, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

Windfelder and Jolles in all black attire at a store counter look to camera, a wall of apparel lined behind them

Celebrating punk rock and 20 years of Crash Bang Boom

Rocking out on South Street

Crash Bang Boom, the colorful rock and roll destination that opened in wake of Zipperhead’s closing, celebrates 20 years of business this summer. Jimmy Viola profiles.

Jimmy Viola

Aug 27, 2025 Profiles 4 minute read

Stillman in formal dress plays the flute on stage.

BSR Classical Interludes, July and August 2025

Lenape Chamber Ensemble concerts, PhilOrchestra at the Mann, and more

Highlighting summer concerts in the Philadelphia area throughout the summer, including series by Lenape Chamber Ensemble, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Longwood Gardens. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Jul 09, 2025 Previews 4 minute read

Sara Mae in a light jacket and black top with white paper floral spirals over their chest. The photo is fuzzy, out of focus

The moment of rupture: a conversation with Phantasmagossip author Sara Mae

What the ghosts say

Philly writer Sara Mae talks about their new poetry chapbook Phantasmagossip, writing songs with The Noisy, and themes of gender expansiveness and past selves. Kiran Pandey profiles.