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BSR Classical Interludes, June 2025
Serafin Summer Music, Chamber Orchestra at the garden, and The Sisters
Serafin Summer Music fills the air with a dozen performances this month, Dolce Suono returns to a 2012 performance, and Orchestra in the Garden blooms. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
4 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, June 2025
Voices of Spring, Scandinavian folk, and 85 years of PYO
Rare performances, an ambitious youth orchestra concert, and much more bring music to the unofficial start of summer. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
3 minute read
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Florence Price and Beethoven’s Ninth
Peerless Price, bold Beethoven
Yannick Nézet-Séguin continues to champion Florence Price by pairing her Piano Concerto in One Movement with Beethoven’s Ninth, that blockbuster of the classical music canon, heard here in a thrilling and surprising performance. Linda Holt reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
Network for New Music presents Songs Without Words Without Borders
Celebrating 40 years with 40 commissions
The Network for New Music is now one of Philly’s venerable music institutions, celebrating its 40th anniversary with an exciting slate of diverse commissions that honor the group’s eclectic style. Peter Burwasser reviews.
Reviews
3 minute read
The Crossing presents At Which Point
The Grammy-winning Philly choir releases its 37th album
The latest album from virtuosic contemporary Philly choir The Crossing, fresh from its fourth Grammy win, features compositions by Ayanna Woods, Wang Lu, and Tawnie Olson. Aaron Pond reviews.
Reviews
5 minute read
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.
Features
4 minute read
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.
Previews
3 minute read
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.
Previews
3 minute read
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.
Previews
3 minute read
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.
Reviews
4 minute read