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Variant 6 and the Sylvan Consort of Viols present Kile Smith’s Endless Morn of Light
Old is new and new is old again
In concert at Philly’s Fleisher Art Memorial, the Sylvan Consort of Viols and Variant 6 combined forces for the world premiere of Kile Smith’s Endless Morn of Light in a harmonious program with 16th- and 17th-century music. Peter Burwasser reviews.
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Philadelphia Orchestra presents Beethoven’s “Eroica” conducted by Osmo Vänskä
No dainty dance
Under guest conductor Osmo Vänskä, the Philadelphia Orchestra transfixed the audience with Beethoven’s Third after a splendid rendition of Ravel’s Piano Concerto for Left Hand and Michael Tilson Thomas’s Agnegram. Linda Holt reviews.
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BSR Classical Interludes, March 2025
Six voices, six viols, and the history of classical music in Philly
A 19th-century soiree, a premiere featuring an early music instrument, and exploring how music came to fill the city of Philadelphia. Gail Obenreder previews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents a solo recital by pianist Daniil Trifonov
An awkward solo debut
Pianist Daniil Trifonov demonstrated his customary brilliance in a solo recital at Marian Anderson Hall, along with a few quirks. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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BSR Classical Interludes, more in February 2025
Elevating the voices and the soul of Philadelphia
Wrapping up classical music performances happening in February throughout the Philly area. Gail Obenreder rounds up.
Previews
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Filament presents Rococo Dialogues
The birth of the keyboard sonata
Anne Louise Brillon de Jouy, a friend (and paramour?) of Benjamin Franklin, was famous in her time for her keyboard sonatas. Early music trio Filament gives her music a well-deserved modern premiere. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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The Crossing presents what can I know?
“America’s most interesting choir” lives up to its reputation
Following a fourth Grammy Award, The Crossing presented a concert in Chestnut Hill featuring the world premiere of Sebastian Currier’s Mysterium and the North American premiere of Linda Catlin Smith’s Folio. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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BSR Classical Interludes, February 2025
It takes an ensemble to tango
Classical music performances in the Greater Philadelphia area this February, with hints of Argentine tango and classics both contemporary and centuries old. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
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Penn Live Arts presents Benjamin Bagby’s Gregorius, The Holy Sinner
Loving a long-ago language
Veteran musician, performer, and scholar Benjamin Bagby returns to Philly alongside French Medieval music ensemble Sequentia for a thrilling performance of Gregorius, The Holy Sinner. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Remembering beloved WRTI jazz announcer Bob Perkins
The coolest cat in the world
Composer Kile Smith worked with Bob Perkins in the studio at WRTI. He remembers the legendary Philly jazz announcer as an unwitting mentor who imparted the knowledge and the feeling of great music for 25 years at the mic.
Essays
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