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Category: Music

Coverage of music in Philadelphia.

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LES MISERABLES (National Tour at Academy of Music): A vibrant retelling of the classic Victor Hugo novel

Ralph Malachowski January 15, 2018 No Comments

Thirty-two years ago, the other popular Broadway shows were A Chorus Line, Footloose, and Little Shop of Horrors. Unlike these musicals, LES MISERABLES has never really left the public conscience.

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Music Theater

PABLO HERAS-CASADO RETURNS (Philadelphia Orchestra): Old and new

Margaret Darby January 9, 2018 No Comments

Although Spanish guest conductor has led the Philadelphia Orchestra once before, in 2016, he is a relatively new face for the Philadelphians.

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HILARY HAHN PLAYS BERNSTEIN (Philadelphia Orchestra): A stunning postlude

Margaret Darby December 12, 2017 1 Comment

The performance was more than the music – it was four friends who find that although they spend their lives practicing, they actually enjoy playing music together.

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SYMPHONY FOR A BROKEN ORCHESTRA (Temple Contemporary): One kid’s trash…

Dorie Byrne December 6, 2017 No Comments

Four hundred musicians gathered at the 23rd Street Armory on Sunday night to perform on a wide array of broken instruments

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Music Reviews

Cowell, Cage, and Crumb: An avant-garde piano show at the Barnes

Margaret Darby November 10, 2017 No Comments

The Barnes Foundation is sponsoring a very high-level series of musical performances, which connect visual arts and music. Robert Whalen and his wife, Katherine Skovira,…

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Abigail Mentzer
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The Voice Which Calls To Me: Abigail Mentzer returns to Philly with THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Debra Danese October 29, 2017 No Comments

Abigail Mentzer makes her return to Philadelphia as a ballerina in the national tour of The Phantom of the Opera.

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Music Reviews

Daniel Matsukawa and Friends (PCM Society): Music review

Chuck Holdeman October 23, 2017 No Comments

Philadelphia Orchestra principal bassoonist Daniel Matsukawa was featured in a chamber music program presented by the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and the Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia

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Opera in Sketch: GiariGiari Bel Canto Competition (Academy of Vocal Art)

Chuck Schultz October 16, 2017 No Comments

The beauty on stage dressed every kind of part and made it possible to learn about the different styles of opera singing and acting.

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Performance in Sketch: BLACKOUTS: Twilight of Idols (Dickie Beau at the Crossing The Line Festival with Abrons Arts Center)

Chuck Schultz October 11, 2017 No Comments

This US premiere of BLACKOUTS: Twilight of Idols brings together an audience on stage to witness the underbelly of The Crossing The Line Festival.

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America’s Diva Comes to Philadelphia: An interview with Renée Fleming

Cameron Kelsall October 11, 2017 No Comments

Renée Fleming has been at the forefront of classical music for three decades.

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After the O17: A reflection on Opera Philadelphia’s brave endeavor

Margaret Darby September 29, 2017 1 Comment

This bountiful menu of music had something for every taste

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Music Reviews

THE MAGIC FLUTE (Opera Philadelphia): An animated opera in the O17 Festival

Nicole Forrester September 27, 2017 No Comments

A worthy anchor of Opera Philadelphia’s inaugural O17 Festival.

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CLOSE MUSIC FOR BODIES (Michael Kiley): 2017 Fringe review

Julius Ferraro September 25, 2017 No Comments

CLOSE MUSIC FOR BODIES is sensual choral performance. Sixty-five of us follow the directions of the performers and position, and re-position, ourselves around the big, open…

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Music Reviews

THE MAGIC FLUTE (Opera Philadelphia): A dazzling reinvented Mozart at the O17 Festival

Eri Yoneda September 22, 2017 No Comments

Opera Philadelphia challenges our preconceptions of opera with its O17 Festival

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Two of several performers who spend some time on the floor during Michael Kiley's music-movement "experience" Close Music for Bodies. Photo by Adachi Pimentel.
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CLOSE MUSIC FOR BODIES (Michael Kiley): 2017 Fringe review

Carolyn Wyman September 21, 2017 1 Comment

Anyone who has sung around a campfire can attest to the power of music to elicit feelings of closeness

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WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED (Opera Philly): 2017 Fringe review

Christopher Munden September 19, 2017 No Comments

Relevant themes and ideas rarely seen on an opera stage

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Your guide to Opera Philadelphia’s O17 Festival

Cameron Kelsall August 27, 2017 No Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about the musical smorgasbord that awaits.

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Opera Innovator: An Interview with David Devan ahead of the O17 Festival

Cameron Kelsall August 15, 2017 No Comments

Opera Philadelphia’s innovative general director previews the upcoming O17 Festival.

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What’s Going On: Interview with Jarran Muse of MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL

Debra Danese May 17, 2017 No Comments

Jarran Muse talks to Phindie about preparing for his role as Marvin Gaye.

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Soloists of the Metropolitan Opera (Philadelphia Chamber Music Society): The cream of the crop

Cameron Kelsall May 15, 2017 No Comments

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society imported a deep bench of talent from New York for its final Sunday afternoon recital of the season.

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