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Piffaro presents At the Sign of the Crumhorn
Resonating beyond the Renaissance
For its 2026-27 season opener, Piffaro devoted a fascinating program to the innovative 16th-century composer, musician, and genius musical distributor Tielman Susato, in a concert captured for streaming. Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Your Classical Music Guide: November 2026
Classical Interludes includes a free opera screening, Danzas del Ecuador, music at Bunker Hill, and more
Philly's November line-up of classical events runs the gamut, from Jorge Oviedo’s newly commissioned Kawsay to Italian Songs, Solos, and Sonatas set inside a period drawing-room salon. Gail Obenreder rounds up.
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Your October guide to Philly-area classical music
Classical interludes with Michelle Di Russo, Mozart, Tennessee Williams, and more
Classical music offerings in the Philly region are as rich as ever this October, with Philly premieres (Suddenly Last Summer) alongside canon favorites (Don Giovanni), a major rediscovery, and more. Gail Obenreder rounds up.
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Philly composer Andrea Clearfield’s “SZalon” marks 40 years of music
Celebrating one of America’s longest-running chamber music series
Prolific Philly composer Andrea Clearfied has been hosting her own chamber-music salon (which became a “Zalon” on Zoom during the pandemic and is now a hybrid “SZalon”) for 40 years. She speaks to Gail Obenreder.
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Your September 2026 guide to Philly-area classical music
Classical interludes with Mozart, Grant Youngblood, Rene Orth, and more
The 2026-27 classical music scene in Philly kicks off with events including Mozart’s first opera, appearances by baritone Grant Youngblood and violinist Eugene Drucker, and a world premiere by composer Rene Orth. Gail Obenreder rounds up.
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BSR Classical Interludes, August 2026
The magic and mystery of late summer music
A new Philly consortium works some magic, Organ Historical Society celebrates 70 years, and Longwood Gardens hosts an acoustically unique experience. Gail Obenreder previews.
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Vox Populi Gallery presents Dante Foley's UPFRONT W/ BLACK PUNKS VOL. 1
Investigation of self among others
A new feature documentary chronicles Black musicians working in punk, metal, and heavy music and their experiences in these alternative communities from the 1990s to the present. Thomas Hagen previews.
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BSR Classical Interludes, July 2026
The summer crescendoes
Classical music performances in the Philly area in July, including offerings from Lenape Chamber Ensemble, OperaDelaware, the Curtis Institute, and more. Gail Obenreder previews.
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The Crossing presents Month of Moderns 2
After 250 years, Philly composers have questions
Renowned chorus The Crossing celebrates 250 with a concert featuring nine local composers in a program titled The People Speak from the Birthplace of America (Philadelphia Composers Ask Questions). Gail Obenreder reviews.
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ArtPhilly’s What Now Festival presents Andrea Clearfield and Cookie Diorio’s Long Live the Queen: A Herstory of Drag
“The light of limitless love is a possibility”
The inaugural Art Philly: What Now Festival brought composer Andrea Clearfield and multidisciplinary drag artist Cookie Diorio together for an exciting, genre-defying new work. Krista Mar reviews.
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