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Philadelphia Orchestra presents Nézet-Séguin and DiDonato
Music from the Champs-Élysées to the Parkway
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato makes a stylish debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra in Chausson’s ‘Poème de l’amour et de la mer.' Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Academy of Vocal Arts presents Puccini's 'Suor Angelica' and 'Le Villi'
A lover spurned
Puccini’s rarely heard ‘Le Villi’ enchants at the Academy of Vocal Arts, but the more familiar ‘Suor Angelica’ falls flat. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Curtis Institute of Music celebrates Gary Graffman's 90th birthday
An institution salutes an institution
The Curtis Institute of Music celebrated the 90th birthday of teacher, musician, and pianist Gary Graffman with tributes from the orchestra and former students. Robert Zaller reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents Brahms and Mozart with David Afkham and Seong-Jin Cho
Igniting the classics
David Afkham, conductor of the Spanish National Orchestra and Choir, led the Philadelphia Orchestra in an eye-opening performance of Brahms's First Symphony, with assistance from pianist Seong-Jin Cho. Linda Holt reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'French Tales' (second review)
Terror and ecstasy
Three deceptively light French tone poems revealed their horrific origins, while pianist Kirill Gerstein demonstrated mastery and versatility in Ravel. Linda Holt reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents 'French Tales,' with guest conductor Louis Langrée
Revel in Ravel
Conductor Louis Langrée draws expressive playing from the Philadelphia Orchestra in a variety of ‘French Tales.' Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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PCMS presents the Brentano Quartet with Jonathan Biss, piano
Czech? Please!
Brentano String Quartet and pianist Jonathan Biss highlighted the music of Dvořák in an exciting PCMS recital. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra's Barnes/Stokowski Festival presents 'The Rite of Spring'
Concert-drama continues
A natural for the Halloween season, Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' caps off the Philadelphia Orchestra's Barnes/Stokowski Festival. Linda Holt reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra's Barnes/Stokowski Festival presents Debussy and Chausson
Clash of the art titans
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents a perfect pairing: Albert Barnes and Leopold Stokowski. Linda Holt reviews the first concert of this week's festival.
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Philly POPS present Heather Headley's 'Broadway My Way'
Broadway meets Broad Street
Vocal powerhouse Heather Headley chose the Philly POPS to debut her new solo show, ‘Broadway My Way.' Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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