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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.
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4 minute read
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.
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3 minute read
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.
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3 minute read
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.
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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.
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2 minute read
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.
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3 minute read
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.
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3 minute read
Lyric Fest presents 'It's Elementary: Songs of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water'
Singing the planet
This Lyric Fest song series explored the four forces that shape our world: earth, air, fire, and water. Tom Purdom reviews.
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3 minute read
Chestnut Street Singers' 'Divinity Breathed Forth, the Eternal Hildegard'
Channeling Hildegard
The Chestnut Street Singers contemplate the spirit of 12th-century Catholic mystic Hildegard von Bingen. Tom Purdom reviews.
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3 minute read
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Benjamin Britten's 'War Requiem'
Charles Dutoit conducts a powerful 'Requiem'
Under Dutoit’s leadership, the orchestra, two choirs, and three soloists brought passion, introspection, and exultation to this demanding but rewarding work. Linda Holt reviews.
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3 minute read