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From left, Julia Yang, Brigid Coleridge, and Amy Yang, of the award-winning Merz Trio. (Photo by Dimitri Mais.)

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.

Gail Obenreder

Jan 21, 2026 Previews 3 minute read

Vintage black & white photo of a young Eastman, a Black man with a beard and glasses, listening with a blissful expression.

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.

Peter Burwasser

Jan 20, 2026 Reviews 3 minute read

Stasevska, a white woman with brown hair, conducts with one arm extended. She wears a patterned kimono-like shirt

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.

Linda Holt

Jan 13, 2026 Reviews 3 minute read

Seven dancers pose in carnival-like costumes, with a ballerina en pointe in a blue taffeta tutu at center, one leg extended

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.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Jan 13, 2026 Reviews 4 minute read

Two people in formal wear stand together, smiling wide for camera, in an empty church with rows of pews behind them

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.

Gail Obenreder

Jan 07, 2026 Previews 4 minute read

Closeup on the four players in formal wear during the concert, on a light-colored wooden stage.

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.

Gail Obenreder

Jan 06, 2026 Reviews 5 minute read

Costanzo sings, to his left is a conductor using their hands, on a stage with bright yellow-gold-ish pillars behind them

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.

Gail Obenreder

Dec 10, 2025 Previews 4 minute read

14 period musicians and singers in formalwear perform in a semicircle on a church chancel with a brick floor & wood paneling

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.

Gail Obenreder

Dec 10, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read