Our dilettante at large reviews Academy of Vocal Arts’ South Philly themed production of Donizetti’s comic opera
View More DON PASQUALE (AVA): A Dilettante at Large reviewCategory: Music
Coverage of music in Philadelphia.
Carmina Burana + Credo (Opera Philly): A dilettante at large review
The Dilettante at Large is at large again, writing about the culture as an enjoyer rather than an expert. Her latest pleasure was Opera Philly’s…
View More Carmina Burana + Credo (Opera Philly): A dilettante at large reviewOTELLO (Opera Philadelphia): A dilettante at large reviews
This is one for the life list if you’re an opera fan.
View More OTELLO (Opera Philadelphia): A dilettante at large reviewsThe Musical Legacy of Charles V: Piffaro Founders’ Finale
The final concert for Piffaro founders Joan Kimball and Bob Wiemken is far from a somber affair as they celebrate a thriving Renaissance band as their legacy.
View More The Musical Legacy of Charles V: Piffaro Founders’ FinaleLisette: A Haitian song travels through Philadelphia history and beyond
The oldest-known Haitian song has a Philadelphia connection.
View More Lisette: A Haitian song travels through Philadelphia history and beyondTHE SPARKS BROTHERS (dir. Edgar Wright): Film review
Perhaps the most wonderful thing about the film is how welcoming it is to new fans.
View More THE SPARKS BROTHERS (dir. Edgar Wright): Film reviewOpera Philadelphia’s FREE world premiere THEY STILL WANT TO KILL US commemorates 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
On Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 8pm EST, a group of arts institutions across the nation will premiere the short film They Still Want to…
View More Opera Philadelphia’s FREE world premiere THEY STILL WANT TO KILL US commemorates 1921 Tulsa Race MassacreIrina Varina Knows What You Did Last Summer
In 2020, filmmaker and theater creator Irina Varina had a plan to make a film called I Know What You Did in the Summer of…
View More Irina Varina Knows What You Did Last SummerA MODERN-DAY CARMEN FANTASY by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Brian Sanders’ JUNK
The Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with Brian Sanders’ JUNK for a reimagined, COVID-cautious CARMEN.
View More A MODERN-DAY CARMEN FANTASY by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Brian Sanders’ JUNKHoliday Concerts in Review: 6 shows that went on despite the pandemic
Some of the most beloved choruses and orchestras in the Philadelphia area became creative in entertaining audiences in safe and often unexpected ways via virtual holiday performances.
View More Holiday Concerts in Review: 6 shows that went on despite the pandemicA pandemic, a passel of musicians, and panoply of ideas: Scott Ordway’s digital video project Twenty/Twenty
A joint project commissioned by Hamilton College, Swarthmore College, Haverford, and Bryn Mawr.
View More A pandemic, a passel of musicians, and panoply of ideas: Scott Ordway’s digital video project Twenty/TwentyGirl in the Snow: A new CD by Rutgers-based composer Scott Ordway
Ordway’s originality shines through every aspect of this music.
View More Girl in the Snow: A new CD by Rutgers-based composer Scott OrdwayHeaven on Earth premieres new video-music project
Heaven on Earth is a creative project by Philly actor and performer, S. Cummings, now based in Mexico City.
View More Heaven on Earth premieres new video-music projectPiffaro joins Carillon at Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown
Piffaro’s stream offered advantages a live concert would never have afforded.
View More Piffaro joins Carillon at Miraculous Medal Shrine in GermantownTempesta di Mare launches behind-the-scenes look at baroque music
Tempesta di Mare launches a new virtual series, Tempesta Talks, with a look at Telemann’s fantastic Quixote Suite
View More Tempesta di Mare launches behind-the-scenes look at baroque musicExpert Advice on How to Get Rid of Guitar Squeaks
Learn how to get rid of guitar squeaks.
View More Expert Advice on How to Get Rid of Guitar SqueaksONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND (dir. Daniel Roher): Film review
It’s the classic story of bands across eras and genres, but this is the story of The Band.
View More ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND (dir. Daniel Roher): Film reviewSongs That Will Make You Want to Gamble at a Casino
Everyone knows about the immense influence a nice alteration of musical notes can have on a person
View More Songs That Will Make You Want to Gamble at a CasinoNatalia Kazaryan at the APS: Champion pianist champions undervalued composers
The three gems sound quite modern more than 100 years after they were written.
View More Natalia Kazaryan at the APS: Champion pianist champions undervalued composersTYDINGS TREW (Piffaro): Shining with warmth and light
Is it anachronistic to seek out Renaissance music in this age of cybernetics?
View More TYDINGS TREW (Piffaro): Shining with warmth and light