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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Emanuel Ax Performs Brahms
A premiere, an anniversary, and a marathon
A marathon musical outing with the Philadelphia Orchestra covered two Brahms symphonies and celebrated the 50th anniversary of pianist Emanuel Ax’s debut with the Philadelphians. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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BSR Classical Interludes: November 2025
Tempesta di Mare, Jasper Quartet, and more
Rounding up classical music performances in November, including offerings from Tempesta di Mare, Network for New Music, and a reimagining of Twelfth Night. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
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The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Sibelius, Higdon, and Tchaikovsky
Homegrown classical
The Philadelphia Orchestra revisited Jennifer Higdon’s Concerto for Orchestra, written for them in 2002, in a thrilling program including soloist Lisa Batiashvili in the Violin Concerto of Jean Sibelius. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Reviews
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BSR Classical Interludes, the end of October 2025
Pipe Up! at Wanamaker and beyond
The return of music in the Wanamaker Building, and more highlights to close a busy October in classical music. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
3 minute read
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents Virtuosity Unleashed
Welcoming new music director Michelle Di Russo
With fire, flash, and precision, Michelle Di Russo opened her first season as music director of the Delaware Symphony with a virtuosic program including Gabriella Ortiz, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky. Gail Obenreder reviews.
Reviews
4 minute read
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BSR Classical Interludes, more in October 2025
More classical music happening in the Philly area this month
Timeless Resonance Music Chamber, Piffaro, Pyxis Piano Trio, and more decorate the next two weeks in October. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
3 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, October 2025
A Feast of Festing, New World Recorders, and exploring Winnaretta Singer
New seasons begin with Brandywine Baroque, Philadelphia Orchestra, Tempesta di Mare, and the Parisian salon of Winnaretta Singer. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
3 minute read
Philly Fringe 2025: Publick Pleasure presents Sympathy Towards a Soldier
The Music and Death of Major John André
For Fringe, espionage and music in colonial Philadelphia. Gail Obenreder reviews Publick Pleasure’s Sympathy Towards a Soldier.
Reviews
3 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, more in September 2025
A brand new season of music
New fall music from Network for New Music, Opera Philadelphia, and 39 seasons with composer Andrea Clearfield. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
3 minute read
BSR Classical Interludes, September 2025
Previewing a new season of music
Kicking off the new season with concerts from your musical favorites in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
Previews
3 minute read