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Rittenhouse Soundworks's first annual Philadelphia Rhythm Festival
Philly's got rhythm
Rittenhouse Soundworks's first annual Philadelphia Rhythm Festival went off with a bang, some tapping, body percussion, drumming, and more. Stacia Friedman reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra with Yefim Bronfman (first review)
Powerful insights of Soviet-era composers
Two astonishing Soviet-era compositions by Prokofiev and Shostakovich bring out the best in pianist Yafim Bronfman and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Linda Holt reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra with Gianandrea Noseda and Alexander Toradze
Reveling in Ravel
Guest conductor Gianandrea Noseda, soon to lead the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, led the Philadelphia Orchestra in a lively program of Petrassi, Ravel, and Beethoven, while Alexander Toradze brought flair to his piano performance. Linda Holt reviews.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents four pianists with two pianos
Forty fingers flying
Four of Philadelphia’s leading pianists conduct a two-piano field day. Tom Purdom reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra with organist Paul Jacobs (second review)
A rocking Rouse world premiere and more
Organist Paul Jacobs joined the Philadelphia Orchestra in Christopher Rouse's Organ Symphony, the Barber 'Toccata Festiva,' and Saint-Saëns’s beloved Organ Symphony. Linda Holt reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra with organist Paul Jacobs (first review)
Some set of pipes!
A rousing concert celebrating the history of organs with the Philadelphia Orchestra reminded Steve Cohen of the biggest disaster in the orchestra’s history.
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Chestnut Street Singers: Search for Home, on Movement and Migration
Songs for the tempest tossed
The Chestnut Street Singers add a unique voice to a timely discussion of exile and migration. Tom Purdom reviews.
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Academy of Vocal Arts presents Verdi's 'Rigoletto'
Verdi's roots, Capobianco's innovation
One of the greatest operas, Verdi's 'Rigoletto,' and one of the world's most famous directors, Tito Capobianco, unite at the Academy of Vocal Arts. Steve Cohen reviews.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra with guest violinist Benjamin Beilman
Ravishing Ravel, Prokofiev perfection
Soloist Benjamin Beilman provided a brilliant interpretation of Prokofiev’s First Violin Concerto and Yannick Nézet-Séguin led Ravel’s 'Daphnis and Chloé' and 'Le Tombeau de Couperin.' Linda Holt reviews.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents Bernarda Fink and Anthony Spiri
Two from the core, three from the borderlands
Mezzo-soprano Bernarda Fink illuminates two works from the standard art song repertoire and introduces three pieces taken from her mixed New World heritage. Tom Purdom reviews.
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