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Music Theater

DON PASQUALE (AVA): A Dilettante at Large review

Toby Zinman February 17, 2023 No Comments

Our dilettante at large reviews Academy of Vocal Arts’ South Philly themed production of Donizetti’s comic opera

Music Reviews

Carmina Burana + Credo (Opera Philly): A dilettante at large review

Toby Zinman February 6, 2023 No Comments

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…

Music Reviews

OTELLO (Opera Philadelphia): A dilettante at large reviews

Toby Zinman September 26, 2022 1 Comment

This is one for the life list if you’re an opera fan.

Music Reviews

The Musical Legacy of Charles V: Piffaro Founders’ Finale

Margaret Darby May 14, 2022 No Comments

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.

Film history Music

Lisette: A Haitian song travels through Philadelphia history and beyond

Margaret Darby August 10, 2021 1 Comment

The oldest-known Haitian song has a Philadelphia connection.

Film Music Reviews

THE SPARKS BROTHERS (dir. Edgar Wright): Film review

Dan Scully June 15, 2021 No Comments

Perhaps the most wonderful thing about the film is how welcoming it is to new fans.

Film Music Previews

Opera Philadelphia’s FREE world premiere THEY STILL WANT TO KILL US commemorates 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Smalley Bogg May 12, 2021 No Comments

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…

Film Music

Irina Varina Knows What You Did Last Summer

Christopher Munden April 10, 2021 1 Comment

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…

Dance Music Reviews

A MODERN-DAY CARMEN FANTASY by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Brian Sanders’ JUNK

Dorie Byrne March 8, 2021 No Comments

The Philadelphia Orchestra teams up with Brian Sanders’ JUNK for a reimagined, COVID-cautious CARMEN.

Music Reviews

Holiday Concerts in Review: 6 shows that went on despite the pandemic

Henrik Eger December 31, 2020 2 Comments

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.