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Tovey: An ideal choice. (Photo by David Cooper)

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.
Dan Rottenberg

Dan Rottenberg

Articles 1 minute read
The crowd goes wild at GJC's Klezmukah. (Photo by Stacia Friedman)

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.
Stacia Friedman

Stacia Friedman

Articles 3 minute read
'Home Alone' performed live to picture by the Philadelphia Orchestra. (Composite photo © 1990 Twentieth Century Fox)

'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.
SaraKay Smullens

SaraKay Smullens

Articles 3 minute read
Piffaro plays Renaissance-era instruments. (Photo by William DiCecca)

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.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 3 minute read
A statue on Dublin's Fishamble Street erected in honor of the first performance of Handel's 'Messiah.' (Photo by William Murphy via Creative Commons/Flickr)

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.
Kile Smith

Kile Smith

Articles 4 minute read
The Crossing's 'Seven Responses' at Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral, June 2016. (Photo by Chip Colson)

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.
Gail Obenreder

Gail Obenreder

Articles 4 minute read
AVA second-year soprano JoAna Rusche as Tamara. (Photo by Dan Valentino)

Academy of Vocal Arts presents Anton Rubinstein's 'The Demon'

Devilishly good

'The Demon,' an extremely rare Russian opera, is presented in an authentic style by a well-trained ensemble at the Academy of Vocal Arts. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Articles 3 minute read

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The Emerson Quartet takes a seat. (Photo by Lisa Mazzucco)

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Emerson Quartet

Still standing tall

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Emerson Quartet, in fine form as always, bringing with them a few rarities. Robert Zaller reviews.
Robert Zaller

Robert Zaller

Articles 4 minute read
One of composer Foumai's sources: Arman Manookian's 1928 mural "Hawaiian Boy and Girl." (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Three holiday concerts: Lyric Fest, Tempesta di Mare, and Dolce Suono

A musical holiday trio

Three of Philadelphia’s liveliest music organizations, Lyric Fest, Tempesta di Mare, and Dolce Suono, usher in the spirit of the season with three concerts. Tom Purdom reviews.
Tom Purdom

Tom Purdom

Articles 4 minute read
Art Garfunkel at the Paley Media Center in 2013. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

Art Garfunkel in concert at the Keswick Theatre

Troubled water, bridge out

Art Garfunkel used to sing, “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?” This month, his Keswick Theatre audience asked a similar question. Steve Cohen reviews.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Articles 3 minute read