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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society with the McGill brothers and Michael McHale
The three "Mc's"
The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents a couple of wind-playing brothers from the Windy City and a pianist from Belfast. Tom Purdom reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra with guest conductor Jane Glover
Mozart, from start to finish
Jane Glover guest conducted an all-Mozart program with the Philadelphia Orchestra, while Daniel Matsukawa, the company’s principal bassoonist, revealed hidden beauties in his instrument. Linda Holt reviews.
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In memory of Nat Hentoff
Nat Hentoff, jazz writer
Bruce Klauber remembers writer Nat Hentoff and his significant contributions to the literature of jazz music.
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Choral Arts presents Bach's 'Christmas Oratorio'
New Year's Eve with J.S. Bach
A creative music director presents a creatively scheduled work by one of the world’s more creative composers. Tom Purdom reviews.
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Bramwell Tovey and the Philadelphia Orchestra on New Year's Eve
The conductor as comedian
Just what the doctor ordered for New Year's Eve: an orchestra conductor getting in touch with his inner Woody Allen. Dan Rottenberg reviews.
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Germantown Jewish Centre's 'Klezmukah'
A very Jewish Christmas eve
The Germantown Jewish Centre celebrated Christmas Eve and the first night of Hanukkah with klezmer music for all. Stacia Friedman reviews.
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'Home Alone' with the Philadelphia Orchestra
A family affair
SaraKay Smullens took her grandson to see the Philadelphia Orchestra play John Williams's 'Home Alone' score live along with the film. She may have also created a lifelong orchestra fan.
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Piffaro presents 'La Nochebuena'
A 'nochebuena' that lives up to its name
Piffaro presented a "nochebuena," based on the traditional Spanish Christmas Eve, that offered variety, mastery, and spirituality. Tom Purdom reviews.
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Three things I learned from Handel's 'Messiah'
Hallelujah for Handel
Over the course of a career, professional musicians play a lot of Handel's 'Messiahs.' Kile Smith explains how to make it feel like new.
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The Crossing @ Christmas
Christmas minus the carols
The Crossing @ Christmas didn't include any caroling, but it was both unique and mesmerizing. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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