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BSR Classical Interludes, May 1-15, 2024
Singing in the spring
Three operas, an operetta, and new vocal work decorate the first half of a very vocal May. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
5 minute read
Inviting improvisation for everyone, every week at the Rotunda
Medicinal, positive anarchy
Every Wednesday, Philadelphia residents convene at the Rotunda for two hours of musical improvisation, free and open to all, with no leader, no instructions, and no repeating. Thomas Hagen previews.
Previews
3 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, April 19-May 3, 2024
Music for the Earth, Madame Butterfly, and a heavenly harp
More music for April and early May, including performances by Delaware Symphony, Opera Philadelphia, Mendelssohn Chorus, and more. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
4 minute read
Marie Curie's Radiant Ball at the Mütter Museum
Fancy, jazzy science
The Mütter Museum is inviting Philladelphians to put on their best scientific chic to celebrate Marie Curie’s legacy. Crystal Sparrow previews.
Previews
2 minute read
Vox Populi Gallery presents Victor Vieira-Branco’s World Again
Curating surprise with improvised music
In 2023, Victor Vieira-Branco began presenting World Again, a monthly series for improvised music in the black box at Vox Populi Gallery. The music sounds a bit like jazz, a bit classical, but with more surprises. Thomas Hagen profiles.
Profiles
3 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, April 6-14, 2024
Rarefied Airs, (In)Mortality, music of Steve Reich, and more
Gail Obenreder rounds up the first part of April’s classical music events happening in and around the city.
Previews
3 minute read
Philadelphia Orchestra presents Orchestra After 5: Haydn and Mozart
A Haydn happy hour
The Philadelphia Orchestra experiments with a new, casual concert format in its Orchestra After 5 series. Cameron Kelsall previews their latest event.
Previews
3 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes: March 22-28, 2024
Music rising in time for Easter
Open Organ Day, Avery Fisher Career Grant virtuoso brothers Anthony and Demarre McGill come to town, and new organizations Liberty City Arts and Musica Tevere show off their talents. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
3 minute read
Curtis Opera Theatre presents Les Mamelles de Tirésias and The Seven Deadly Sins
An inventive double bill on 20th-century women
Curtis Opera Theatre inventively pairs two works from the 20th century that consider the struggles of women in society: Poulenc’s Les Mamelles de Tirésias and Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s The Seven Deadly Sins. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
Tempesta di Mare presents Vivaldi’s Juditha triumphans
Freeing Judith from the screens
Vivaldi’s Juditha triumphans, a 1716 oratorio about Judith and Holofernes that premiered with a famous all-women Venetian ensemble, is little known today. Philly’s baroque orchestra revives it with stunning effect. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read