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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Remembering Buddy Rich on his centenary birthday
The "world's greatest drummer" hits 100
On the 100th anniversary of Buddy Rich's birth, Bruce Klauber remembers the jazz drummer and what set him apart from everyone else.
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Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia's 'Rossini, Gounod, and Stories for Piano and Orchestra'
Two new works, one success
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia marries the old with the new, with less than complete success. Tom Purdom reviews.
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