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Violinist Lisa Batiashvili doesn’t need encouragement from anyone. (Photo by Sammy Hart.)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

Dazzling in the heart of the repertoire

Imaginative interpretations of two Scandinavian symphonies in C major were followed by a brilliant performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto by soloist Lisa Batiashvili, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin leading the Philadelphia Orchestra. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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Even an organ like Christ Church’s new instrument traces its lineage to a simple breath. (Photo by Plate 3 Photography.)

Philly Fringe 2018: International Contemporary Ensemble presents ‘In Plain Air’

When music is breath

International Contemporary Ensemble’s world premiere of ‘In Plain Air’ closed out this year’s Curated Fringe, helping inaugurate the new Fisk organ and exploring the role of breath in music. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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As Elle of ‘La voix humaine,’ Patricia Racette brings subtle grace. (Photo courtesy by Dominic M. Mercier.)

O18 Festival: Opera Philadelphia presents Francis Poulenc’s ‘Ne Quittez Pas’

A majestic human voice

‘Ne Quittez Pas,’ an uneven entry in Opera Philadelphia’s O18 Festival, highlights the artistry of soprano Patricia Racette. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Marietta Simpson and Frederica von Stade embody different stages of a devastating disease. (Photo by Steven Pisano.)

O18 Festival: Opera Philadelphia presents Lembit Beecher and Hannah Moscovitch’s ‘Sky on Swings’

The music of fading memory

‘Sky on Swings,’ the O18 Festival’s inaugural entry, offers a moving portrait of love and loss. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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(Photo by Becky Oehlers Photography.)

Philly Fringe 2018: The Crossing presents 'Of Arms and the Man'

Honoring endings and a beginning

The Crossing brings a world premiere and other delights to the curated Philly Fringe. Margaret Darby reviews.
Margaret Darby

Margaret Darby

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Muhly's opera 'Marnie' premieres at the Met in November, but Philadelphia Orchestra audiences got a sneak peek. (Photo by Ana Cuba.)

Philadelphia Orchestra's Opening Night, 2018-19 season

Old friends, new works

The Philadelphia Orchestra welcomed André Watts home and premiered Nico Muhly’s latest composition at its opening-weekend concert. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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The modern orchestra members don't overwhelm their Baroque colleagues in 'Songs of Wars I Have Seen.' (Photo courtesy of FringeArts.)

Philly Fringe 2018: Heiner Goebbels’s ‘Songs of Wars I Have Seen’

The dissonance of war

Heiner Goebbels’s ‘Songs of Wars I Have Seen,’ a curated Fringe Festival entry, awkwardly blurs the lines between music and theater. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 3 minute read
This trio of Gill music coheres as "one giant concerto." (Image courtesy of bmopsound.org.)

'Jeremy Gill: Before the Wresting Tides,' by Boston Modern Orchestra Project and Gil Rose

A singular voice of many colors

The Boston Modern Orchestra Project's late-2017 recording of longtime Philadelphia (now Boston-based) composer Jeremy Gill's work shouldn't be overlooked. Peter Burwasser reviews.

Peter Burwasser

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Not all members of Englewinds appeared at the event, but they did bring two guest artists. (Image courtesy of the Brandywine Museum and Conservancy.)

Brandywine River Museum and Conservancy's 'Music on the Brandywine: Englewinds'

Out of the chamber

The Brandywine River Museum of Art brings in eco-music ensemble Englewinds for a tribute to the tributary. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

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Ching-Yun Hu's powerful performance kicked off PYPA's 2018 Piano Festival. (Photo courtesy of PYPA.)

Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy's Sixth Annual Piano Festival: Ching-Yun Hu

Pianist of power and substance

Philadelphia Young Pianists' Academy artistic director Ching-Yun Hu served up a hearty program at the organization's Piano Festival. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

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