United States Jolas, Beethoven, Prokofiev: Gil Shaham (violin), Philadelphia Orchestra / Susanna Mälkki (conductor), Verizon Hall, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 30.11.2019. (BJ)
A Gil Shaham encore and sparkling Prokofiev in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia’s vocal academy rises movingly to the challenge of Figaro
United States Mozart, Le nozze di Figaro: Soloists, Chorus, and AVA Opera Orchestra / Cristofer Macatsoris (conductor), Helen Corning Warden Theater, Academy of the Vocal Arts, Philadelphia, 19.11.2019. (BJ)
A Philadelphia quartet ranges from depth and delicacy to champagne-like sparkle
United States Haydn, Mozart, and Dvořák: Kim Kashkashian (viola), Marcy Rosen (cello), Orion String Quartet. Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 17.11.2019. (BJ)
In Philadelphia, a Beethoven Violin Concerto that challenged the greatest of the past half-century
United States Beethoven: Francisco Fullana (violin), Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia / Dirk Brossé (conductor), Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 4.11.2019 (BJ)
Can less be more? ECCO’s assured Beethoven and Mozart give contrasting answers
United States Beethoven, Clara Schumann, Geminiani, Cerrone, and Mozart: Shai Wosner (piano), ECCO, Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 25.10.2019. (BJ)
Something old and something newish in Philadelphia, from the characteristically inventive Dirk Brossé
United States Haydn, Nyman, Mozart, Gerber, and Schubert: Gabriela Martinez (piano), Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia / Dirk Brossé (conductor), Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia, 6.10.2019. (BJ)
James Darrah’s Semele in Philadelphia: a revelatory blend of depth and brilliance
United States Festival O19 [4] – Handel, Semele: Soloists, Chorus, and Orchestra of Opera Philadelphia / Gary Thor Wedow (conductor), Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center, Philadelphia. 28.9.2019. (BJ)
Delightful, effervescent and so much fun: The Love for Three Oranges in Philadelphia
United States Festival O19 [3] – Prokofiev, The Love for Three Oranges: Soloists, Opera Philadelphia Chorus & Orchestra / Corrado Rovaris (conductor), Opera Philadelphia, Academy of Music, Philadelphia, 29.9.2019. (RP)
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