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Piano soloist Radu Lupu. (Photo by Pekka Saarinen.)

Philadelphia Orchestra's Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mozart and Bernstein (first review)

After the 'Dutchman'

Yannick Nézet-Séguin returns from the Metropolitan Opera with a bigger, bolder approach. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 4 minute read
Another evening's Pamina (Karen Barraza) and Papageno (Christopher Kenney). (Photo courtesy of AVA.)

Academy of Vocal Arts presents Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'

This 'Flute' flouts convention

An unusual staging of 'The Magic Flute' gives a fresh perspective to Mozart’s familiar fairy tale. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Articles 3 minute read
Lindsay Ohse's Semiramide in happier times. (Photo by Moonloop Photography)

OperaDelaware presents Gioachino Rossini's 'Semiramide'

A family affair

Making Assyria great again? A rarely performed but exciting Rossini opera visits a power struggle from biblical times, filled with incest and murder. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Articles 3 minute read
The Juilliard Quartet with their newest member. (Photo by Steve J. Sherman.)

PCMS presents the Juilliard Quartet

To fugue or not to fugue

The 70-year-old Juilliard Quartet introduces a new member, but does it maintain its musical unity? Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 4 minute read
Principal guest conductor Stéphane Denève reinvigorated the classics. (Photo by Jessica Griffin)

Philadelphia Orchestra’s Scandinavian concert

The mark of a world-class orchestra

A world-class orchestra usually proves its mettle on stage. But another test of professionals is how they handle the unexpected. Dan Rottenberg considers two potential crises.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 3 minute read
Piano soloist Lars Vogt. (Photo by Neda Navaee)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Grieg, Sibelius, and Salonen

New spin on old favorites

Two concert-hall staples and a 21st-century composition make for surprisingly fresh partners under principal guest conductor Stéphane Denève's baton. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 3 minute read
Henri Rousseau's 1908 'Fight Between a Tiger and a Buffalo.' (Image via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Daniil Trifonov

The sounds of art and nature

The Philadelphia Orchestra brought together pianist Daniil Trifonov and some seriously evocative music. Linda Holt reviews.
Linda Holt

Linda Holt

Articles 4 minute read

Kensho Watanabe’s Philadelphia Orchestra debut

Trial by baton

Not since Roberta Peters in 1950 has a musical performer been called upon to fill such a critical role in such a major venue with so little preparation. Dan Rottenberg reviews.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 2 minute read
Les quatres hommes d'Ébène. (Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Chamber Music Society)

PCMS presents Quatuor Ébène

Beethoven à la mode

Though Quatuor Ébène didn't perform the music they'd advertised for their Philadelphia Chamber Music Society concert, they didn't disappoint. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 3 minute read
Piffaro's Renaissance harp and vihuela. (Photo by William DiCecca)

Piffaro presents 'Sacred Winds: Cathedral Music for a Spanish Band'

Música para la iglesia

Piffaro ends its Cervantes season and returns to its roots with the music of a Spanish church band. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 3 minute read