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View from mezzanine above of six diverse musicians playing on a small stage under founding father portraits.

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.

Peter Burwasser

May 20, 2025 Reviews 3 minute read

At Which Point album cover: a gray multi-tone illustration of 14 different houses crowded together.

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.

Aaron Pond

May 19, 2025 Reviews 5 minute read

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.