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Higdon & Nézet-Séguin stand together on the podium, orchestra around them, smiling and raising their clasped hands.

The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Sibelius, Higdon, and Tchaikovsky

Homegrown classical

The Philadelphia Orchestra revisited Jennifer Higdon’s Concerto for Orchestra, written for them in 2002, in a thrilling program including soloist Lisa Batiashvili in the Violin Concerto of Jean Sibelius. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Reviews 2 minute read
Three people in all black outdoors against a brick wall with decaying paint. One person holds a viola da gamba.

BSR Classical Interludes, the end of October 2025

Pipe Up! at Wanamaker and beyond

The return of music in the Wanamaker Building, and more highlights, to close a busy October in classical music. Gail Obenreder previews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Previews 3 minute read
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

Gail Obenreder

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

Gail Obenreder

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

Gail Obenreder

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

Gail Obenreder

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

Gail Obenreder

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

Gail Obenreder

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

Jimmy Viola

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

Gail Obenreder

Previews 4 minute read