The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, with conductor Dalia Stasevska

Celestial harmonies and a train-whistlin’ fiddle

Dalia Stasevska, one of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s most popular guest conductors, returns for several concerts in January as part of the orchestra’s 125th anniversary celebration. Linda Holt reviews.

Linda Holt

Jan 13, 2026 · Reviews · 3 minute read

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and BalletX present Petrushka, featuring ensemble132

A mixed perspective on Petrushka

PCMS teamed up with BalletX and ensemble132 for a unique performance featuring onstage chamber music with a program including Bartók and Mozart, and a reimagined performance of the 1911 ballet Petrushka. Camille Bacon-Smith reviews.

Camille Bacon-Smith

Jan 13, 2026 · Reviews · 4 minute read

BSR Classical Interludes, January 2026

The Chenaults organ duo, Bach’s Wedding Cantana, and more

Opening the new year with classical music happening in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Jan 07, 2026 · Previews · 4 minute read

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents the Dover Quartet, playing Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Melissa Dunphy

Fresh music for a new year

PCMS and the Dover Quartet kicked off the new year with a fresh program of contemporary composers, including notable premieres from Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Philly’s own Melissa Dunphy. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Jan 06, 2026 · Reviews · 5 minute read

BSR Classical Interludes: more in December 2025

More holiday cheer and beyond for the Philly area

A birthday party for Beethoven, music from Puerto Rico, and holiday feats decorate the rest of the month. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Dec 10, 2025 · Previews · 4 minute read

Piffaro and TENET Vocal Artists present Ein Kind Geborn: A German Christmas

Celebrating a Renaissance composer who is justly famous today

Piffaro teams with TENET Vocal Artists for a memorable Christmas concert celebrating prolific Renaissance composer Michael Praetorius, whose music is still beloved today. The concert will stream starting December 18. Gail Obenreder reviews.

Gail Obenreder

Dec 10, 2025 · Reviews · 4 minute read

BSR Classical Interludes, December 2025

Carols and chamber music for the holiday

Covering the first half of the month with classical music offerings, with a few in the holiday spirit. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Dec 02, 2025 · Previews · 4 minute read

BSR Classical Interludes, more in November 2025

Bowerbird, Trio Montage, Delaware Symphony, and more

More music happening in November, including casualwear with Beethoven and mid-20th century classics. Gail Obenreder previews.

Gail Obenreder

Nov 12, 2025 · Previews · 3 minute read

Opera Philadelphia composer-in-residence Nathalie Joachim calls Philly “a historic music city”

Letting others find themselves in our stories

Acclaimed performer and composer Nathalie Joachim kicks off her Opera Philadelphia residency with a November 19 performance in the Wanamaker Building. She speaks with Maria Thompson Corley about joining Philly’s musical landscape.

Maria Thompson Corley

Nov 11, 2025 · Features · 5 minute read

Journey Arts presents MIWA | Talie and Lunise Cerin

A multidisciplinary exploration of Haitian American experiences

MIWA, created by two Haitian American sisters, is a film and music experience running this weekend. John Morrison previews.

John Morrison

Nov 05, 2025 · Previews · 2 minute read