Classical MusicAcademy of Vocal Arts gives operatic spin to ‘Fly, Eagles, Fly’Listen to opera singers take on the Lincoln Financial Field classic.
Classical MusicAcademy of Vocal Arts gives operatic spin to ‘Fly, Eagles, Fly’Listen to opera singers take on the Lincoln Financial Field classic.
ObituariesWilliam J.D. Jordan, longtime investment financier and community arts and cultural leader, has died at 77
ObituariesWilliam J.D. Jordan, longtime investment financier and community arts and cultural leader, has died at 77
TheaterPhiladelphia will get its first major building named for Marian Anderson. In Danbury, Conn., she’s everywhere
TheaterPhiladelphia will get its first major building named for Marian Anderson. In Danbury, Conn., she’s everywhere
ObituariesNorman Carol, violin prodigy, retired concertmaster for the Philadelphia Orchestra, and music teacher, has died at 95
ObituariesNorman Carol, violin prodigy, retired concertmaster for the Philadelphia Orchestra, and music teacher, has died at 95
Arts & CultureYo-Yo Ma was his spirited self Friday at the Kimmel. But what was up with the audience?He and pianist Kathryn Stott performed a repertoire that's core, not-so-core, and mesmerizing.
Arts & CultureYo-Yo Ma was his spirited self Friday at the Kimmel. But what was up with the audience?He and pianist Kathryn Stott performed a repertoire that's core, not-so-core, and mesmerizing.
ObituariesGeoffrey Michaels, celebrated violin prodigy and longtime music teacher, has died at 79He became a star in Australia, arrived in Philadelphia in 1961, and lived in Collingswood since 2004. "Technique, tone, musicianship, great teacher. He had it all," one of his former students said.
ObituariesGeoffrey Michaels, celebrated violin prodigy and longtime music teacher, has died at 79He became a star in Australia, arrived in Philadelphia in 1961, and lived in Collingswood since 2004. "Technique, tone, musicianship, great teacher. He had it all," one of his former students said.
Arts & CultureMusicians’ union accuses Philadelphia Orchestra management of unfair labor practices in contract negotiationsThe musicians' union is voting on a revised offer from management, but union leaders have said the wages offered don't keep up with inflation.
Arts & CultureMusicians’ union accuses Philadelphia Orchestra management of unfair labor practices in contract negotiationsThe musicians' union is voting on a revised offer from management, but union leaders have said the wages offered don't keep up with inflation.
Classical MusicJennifer Higdon writes love songs to her wife each year. In ‘Late Night Snacks,’ young queer composers performed wonderful reinterpretations.The Bearded Ladies Cabaret's unabashedly queer show is a partnership between the Fringe Festival and Opera Philadelphia’s O23 Festival
Classical MusicJennifer Higdon writes love songs to her wife each year. In ‘Late Night Snacks,’ young queer composers performed wonderful reinterpretations.The Bearded Ladies Cabaret's unabashedly queer show is a partnership between the Fringe Festival and Opera Philadelphia’s O23 Festival
Classical MusicOpera Philadelphia’s ‘Unholy Wars’ is a beautiful fusion of music, video, and danceThe core of the piece is Monteverdi’s music, written at the dawn of the operatic medium, and not often heard in Philadelphia.
Classical MusicOpera Philadelphia’s ‘Unholy Wars’ is a beautiful fusion of music, video, and danceThe core of the piece is Monteverdi’s music, written at the dawn of the operatic medium, and not often heard in Philadelphia.
Classical MusicGenre-bending and innovative works add to Philly’s classical music fall Classical music isn’t going anywhere but groups will spend the season trying to grow their audiences.
Classical MusicGenre-bending and innovative works add to Philly’s classical music fall Classical music isn’t going anywhere but groups will spend the season trying to grow their audiences.
Opinion50 years after the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic tour of China, can music help our nations?In 1973, a series of concerts broke through a Cold War-era Bamboo Curtain. Amid rising tensions with the People's Republic, will we ever see that kind of gesture again?
Opinion50 years after the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic tour of China, can music help our nations?In 1973, a series of concerts broke through a Cold War-era Bamboo Curtain. Amid rising tensions with the People's Republic, will we ever see that kind of gesture again?
ObituariesLarry Grika, music teacher and retired first violinist and union leader for the Philadelphia Orchestra, has died at 90He joined the orchestra in 1964, moved to Cherry Hill in 1969, and devoted his life to family and music. "He was definitely unique," his daughter said.
ObituariesLarry Grika, music teacher and retired first violinist and union leader for the Philadelphia Orchestra, has died at 90He joined the orchestra in 1964, moved to Cherry Hill in 1969, and devoted his life to family and music. "He was definitely unique," his daughter said.
NewsPhiladelphia Orchestra musicians have authorized a strike if negotiations don’t progress soon“The musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra have declared that enough is enough,” said Ellen Trainer, president of the Philadelphia Musicians’ Union Local 77.
NewsPhiladelphia Orchestra musicians have authorized a strike if negotiations don’t progress soon“The musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra have declared that enough is enough,” said Ellen Trainer, president of the Philadelphia Musicians’ Union Local 77.
Classical MusicJohn McLaughlin said no to being a permanent member in Miles Davis’ band. Then he founded Shakti.The guitarist was studying the veena at Wesleyan when he met L. Shankar, then he met the Grammy-winning maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. The rest is music gold.
Classical MusicJohn McLaughlin said no to being a permanent member in Miles Davis’ band. Then he founded Shakti.The guitarist was studying the veena at Wesleyan when he met L. Shankar, then he met the Grammy-winning maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. The rest is music gold.
PhiladelphiaFormer financial professional for Philly Pops and Jewish Exponent sentenced to prison for embezzling nearly $1.7MCheryl Lutts, 44, of Philadelphia, used the stolen funds to pay for everything from mundane bills and shopping sprees to her daughter’s private high school tuition and even her mother's funeral.
PhiladelphiaFormer financial professional for Philly Pops and Jewish Exponent sentenced to prison for embezzling nearly $1.7MCheryl Lutts, 44, of Philadelphia, used the stolen funds to pay for everything from mundane bills and shopping sprees to her daughter’s private high school tuition and even her mother's funeral.
Arts & CultureThe Philadelphia Orchestra cancels another tour — this time in CaliforniaFour concerts with conductor Nathalie Stutzmann have been scrapped.
Arts & CultureThe Philadelphia Orchestra cancels another tour — this time in CaliforniaFour concerts with conductor Nathalie Stutzmann have been scrapped.
Arts & CultureWhat happens when hip-hop blends with symphony orchestra? Meet ‘Black Metropolis.’Darin Atwater's Black Metropolis is being premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra and friends at the Mann Center.
Arts & CultureWhat happens when hip-hop blends with symphony orchestra? Meet ‘Black Metropolis.’Darin Atwater's Black Metropolis is being premiered by the Philadelphia Orchestra and friends at the Mann Center.
EntertainmentAmid the Philly Pops kerfuffle, what about the ticket holders?The Pops has “accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from patrons for performances that the Pops has subsequently postponed indefinitely," according to a Kimmel Center allegation.
EntertainmentAmid the Philly Pops kerfuffle, what about the ticket holders?The Pops has “accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from patrons for performances that the Pops has subsequently postponed indefinitely," according to a Kimmel Center allegation.
Classical MusicSummer in Philadelphia is an entry point to classical musicFrom 'Star Wars' to a pride concert, our classical music critic picks the shows he is most excited about this summer
Classical MusicSummer in Philadelphia is an entry point to classical musicFrom 'Star Wars' to a pride concert, our classical music critic picks the shows he is most excited about this summer
