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About 2 dozen diverse smiling people, many holding jaranas, pose together on a large porch in summertime.

Music collective Son Revoltura brings Mexican folk traditions to the people of Philly

Son jarocho for everyone

Philly cultural collective Son Revoltura brings music that flourished for centuries in Veracruz to parties, protests, and local jam sessions that welcome everyone regardless of their musical experience. Thomas Hagen visits.

Thomas Hagen

May 19, 2025 Features 4 minute read

Sepia toned portrait photo of Lee in an aviator suit, stands in front of the wing of a small plane.

BSR Classical Interludes, more in May 2025

Music takes flight

More classical music happening in May 2025, including performances by Choral Arts, Tempesta di Mare, and a world premiere that honors the life of aviator Hazel Ying Lee. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

May 14, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

Stasevska in an all-white suit with jacket and black and white Chucks poses for a portrait style photo

Ukrainian-born conductor Dalia Stasevska leads Philadelphia Orchestra performance with pianist Emanuel Ax

The music finds us

Pianist Emanuel Ax’s return to Philadelphia, paired with Dalia Stasevska, makes for a soul-searching performance in the midst of conflict. Lowry Yankwich previews.

Lowry Yankwich

May 07, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

Dlugoszewski tweaks the inside of a grand piano, with focus and intent, in a black and white photo

BSR Classical Interludes, May 2025

Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday and the works of Lucia Dlugoszewski

Music happening in the Philly area in the first half of May, including a few concerts for Mother’s Day. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Apr 30, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

The four Black musicians, each wearing a blue or black suit, sit on chairs and play their instruments onstage.

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents The Principal Brothers concert series

Celebrating Black excellence in classical music

Four notable wind players joined a PCMS program featuring a Philly premiere by James Lee III. Lowry Yankwich reviews.

Lowry Yankwich

Apr 21, 2025 Reviews 4 minute read

Amado in a black formal jacket, head down, lifting a conductor baton in one hand, in a music hall.

BSR Classical Interludes, more in April 2025

Closing the Opera Philadelphia season, music at Longwood Gardens, and Cupid’s Bow

Rounding up the second half of April with classical music performances in the Greater Philadelphia area. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Apr 16, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

Kang, an Asian woman wearing a sleeveless patterned dress, plays the violin alongside the orchestra and conductor.

Philadelphia Orchestra presents Stravinsky’s The Firebird

Welcoming spring with Stravinsky, Bartók, and Assiginaak

Whether or not it was intended, a spring program including Stravinsky, Bartók, and contemporary Canadian composer Barbara Assiginaak was a welcome reflection on musicians who have faced or presaged tyranny. Linda Holt reviews.

Linda Holt

Apr 07, 2025 Reviews 3 minute read

Savali plays a cello, a music stand in front of him, the background all black around him

BSR Classical Interludes, April 2025

New music from Philly to Africa, and 20th-century classics

Classical music from Penn Live Arts, Orchestra 2001, Mendelssohn Chorus, and more scores in April. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Apr 02, 2025 Previews 3 minute read

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents pianist Leif Ove Andsnes

Music of home

In his debut recital with the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, pianist Leif Ove Andsnes highlighted composers from his home country of Norway. Cameron Kelsall reviews.