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Longwood Gardens presents carillonneur Janet Tebbel
Heavenly sounds from stone
Bells are ringing over the trees and fountains of Longwood Gardens this summer thanks to an instrument that's very large and very rare, at least on this side of the pond. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Union Transfer presents 'Marshall Allen’s 95th Birthday Celebration'
The spirit of the day, for almost a century
Close your airlock and engage your warp drive to find out why “Space Is the Place” where you’ll find “Cosmo Aliens” dancing to “Interplanetary Music.” The Sun Ra Arkestra is coming to Philly for Marshall Allen’s 95th birthday tour. Suzanne Cloud talks to the ones who know him best.
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Tempesta di Mare presents ‘Great Books: Classic Tales Illustrated for Orchestra’
Reading into the music
Tempesta di Mare’s 22 musicians told spellbinding stories at the Perelman in a special program of works inspired by great literature and theatrical works. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Fire Museum Presents hosts ThingNY and Ominous Cloud Ensemble
Music beyond the mind
A special concert at Vox Populi brought unorthodox transformations to the chamber music experience. Aaron Pond reviews.
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Orchestra 2001 and Esperanza present ‘¡Conexiones!’
Celebrating Mexican music
Even among contemporary classical groups, music by Latinx composers is rarely heard in our region. Orchestra 2001 partnered with North Philly’s Esperanza for a program spotlighting Mexican artists. Ben Safran reviews.
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The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey presents Mahler’s Second Symphony
Big questions, big talent
The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey, under music director Matthew Oberstein, brought adventurous ideas and an engaging, compelling sound to Mahler’s profound Second Symphony. Linda Holt reviews.
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Curtis Opera Theatre and Opera Philadelphia present ‘Riders to the Sea’ and ‘Empty the House’
Unhappy in their own ways
Two operas written nearly a century apart consider the familial wounds that time doesn’t heal. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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OperaDelaware presents Jake Heggie and Terrence McNally’s ‘Dead Man Walking’
The journey, not the end
‘Dead Man Walking’ is a moving, disturbing, gorgeous, and inspiring experience at OperaDelaware. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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OperaDelaware presents ‘Trial by Jury’ and ‘Scalia/Ginsburg’
In opera we trust
Stellar visual effects paired with exceptional vocal talent take us on a double-feature journey, examining friendship and heartbreak through the lens of the court system. Erin Dohony reviews.
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Opera Philadelphia presents ‘La Bohème’
Oh, for the cheap seats
Extraordinary singing from several locally trained performers salvages Opera Philadelphia’s vulgar, high-concept ‘La Bohème.’ Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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