KIMMEL CENTER CLASSICAL MUSIC COVERAGE

BWW Reviews: Peter Nero and the Philly Pops Time Travel at PIFA to Swinging Sixties Spy Movie Music

The PIFA time travel theme took the Philly Pops to the birth of the James Bond film franchise... and beyond (more...)

BWW Reviews: Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Celebrates the Fall of the Berlin Wall at PIFA

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Conductor Laureate Ignat Solzhenitsyn, the Mendelssohn Club, and the Center for Emerging Visual Art paid tribute to one of the great events of modern history dur... (more...)

BWW Reviews: World Premiere of Michael Daugherty's REFLECTIONS ON THE MISSISSIPPI

On March 24, Philadelphia Orchestra principal tubist Carol Jantsch and the Grammy-nominated Temple University Symphony Orchestra presented the world premiere of Daugherty's new concerto to a receptive... (more...)

BWW Interviews: Carol Jantsch of the Philadelphia Orchestra on Daugherty's 'Reflections' and on the Tuba as Solo Instrument

Carol Jantsch, principal tubist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, reflects on her instrument and Michael Daugherty's composing prior to the world premiere of Daugherty's 'Reflections On the Mississippi f... (more...)

BWW Interviews: Composer Michael Daugherty on 'Reflections On the Mississippi For Tuba and Orchestra'

Noted modern composer Michael Daugherty explains why the tuba is the centerpiece of his new work focusing on his childhood memories, and what to expect from the piece (more...)

Imani Winds Perform at the Hartt School Tonight

The Hartt School presents one of the country's most innovative and successful chamber music ensembles - Imani Winds - tonight, February 21, at 7:30 PM in Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford, 20... (more...)

All-Tchaikovsky Gala Opening, SALOME and More to Highlight Philadelphia Orchestra's 2013-14 Season

Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and President and CEO Allison Vulgamore today announce the 2013-14 season of The Philadelphia Orchestra. (more...)

RUSSIAN RAPTURE: RACHMANINOFF AND TCHAIKOVSKY Continues Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations Series Tonight

With the ardor of Anna Karenina in the air - and movie theaters - nothing celebrates romance more than the music of Russian composers, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. Russian Rapture: Rachmaninoff and T... (more...)

SALUTE TO VIENNA New Year's Concert Set for Sarasota's Van Wezel Tonight

What a fantastic way to celebrate the New Year with Salute to Vienna as it returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, tonight, January 1, 2013, for another sensational performance! Inspired by Vie... (more...)

SALUTE TO VIENNA New Year's Concert Set for Sarasota's Van Wezel, Jan 1

What a fantastic way to celebrate the New Year with Salute to Vienna as it returns to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, on January 1, 2013, for another sensational performance! Inspired by Vienna's ... (more...)

Philadelphia Orchestra Kicks Off Holiday Season with GLORIOUS SOUND OF CHRISTMAS Concert Tonight

The Philadelphia Orchestra is gearing up for the holidays, and this season's line-up promises plenty of cheer for people of all ages-from classical music aficionados to traditional holiday music lover... (more...)

Kimmel Center Celebrates Holidays with Tuba Christmas Concerts, 12/16; New Year's Day Celebration, 1/1

The Kimmel Center rings in the holiday season with the return of the annual Tuba Christmas Celebration (tonight, Dec. 16), offering double the fun with two performances of up to 100 local tuba players... (more...)

Kimmel Center Celebrates Holidays with Tuba Christmas Concerts, 12/16; New Year’s Day Celebration, 1/1

The Kimmel Center rings in the holiday season with the return of the annual Tuba Christmas Celebration (Dec. 16), offering double the fun with two performances of up to 100 local tuba players gatherin... (more...)

Peter Nero and Philly POPS Announce HOLIDAY POPS! 2012 at The Kimmel Center, Now thru 12/22

Encore Series, Inc., presenter of Peter Nero and the Philly POPS, announced Holiday POPS! 2012 that will feature vocalist Capathia Jenkins, The POPS Festival Chorus, The Philadelphia Boys Choir, The A... (more...)

Gustavo Dudamel Leads Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in Verizon Hall Debut Tonight

Dynamic conductor Gustavo Dudamel returns to the Kimmel Center to lead Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in their Verizon Hall debut tonight, December 5 at 8 p.m. One of today's most uniq... (more...)

RUSSIAN RAPTURE: RACHMANINOFF AND TCHAIKOVSKY Continues Jeffrey Siegel's Keyboard Conversations Series, 2/4

With the ardor of Anna Karenina in the air - and movie theaters - nothing celebrates romance more than the music of Russian composers, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. Russian Rapture: Rachmaninoff and T... (more...)

Simón Bolívar Orchestra of Venezuela, With Gustavo Dudamel, Announces US Tour

Gustavo Dudamel and his Simon Bolivar Orchestra's, the top orchestra of the renowned Youth and Children Orchestras and Choirs Program, known as "El Sistema", will tour for 5 North-American cities, per... (more...)

Gustavo Dudamel Leads Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in Verizon Hall Debut, 12/5

Dynamic conductor Gustavo Dudamel returns to the Kimmel Center to lead Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela in their Verizon Hall debut onWednesday, December 5 at 8 p.m. One of today's most ... (more...)

Philadelphia Orchestra Announces December 2012 Holiday Season

The Philadelphia Orchestra is gearing up for the holidays, and this season's line-up promises plenty of cheer for people of all ages-from classical music aficionados to traditional holiday music lover... (more...)

Maya Beiser and Michael Harrison Team for TIME LOOPS Album, Released Today, 10/30

Cellist Maya Beiser and composer/pianist Michael Harrison's new album Time Loops will be released by Cantaloupe Music today, October 30, 2012. (more...)

Hanover Symphony Orchestra Presents MUSICAL EVOLUTION OF FRIGHT Concert Today, 10/28

Hanover Symphony Orchestra opens its 18th Concert Season of making "Beautiful Music Together", with "The Musical Evolution of Fright: From the Baroque to the 20th Century" under the direction of the v... (more...)

Peter Nero and Philly POPS Announce HOLIDAY POPS! 2012 at The Kimmel Center, 12/7-22

Encore Series, Inc., presenter of Peter Nero and the Philly POPS, today announced Holiday POPS! 2012 that will feature vocalist Capathia Jenkins, The POPS Festival Chorus, The Philadelphia Boys Choir,... (more...)

Hanover Symphony Orchestra Presents MUSICAL EVOLUTION OF FRIGHT Concert, 10/28

Hanover Symphony Orchestra opens its 18th Concert Season of making "Beautiful Music Together", with "The Musical Evolution of Fright: From the Baroque to the 20th Century" under the direction of the v... (more...)

Jeffrey Siegel's KEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS Returns to the Kimmel Center Tonight, 10/15

Internationally acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Siegel brings his poetry and breathtaking virtuosity to his celebrated Keyboard Conversations. By overwhelming popular demand the series returns to the Kimmel... (more...)

Chick Corea and Gary Burton Bring HOT HOUSE Tour to Philly, 11/9

Jazz legends, Chick Corea and Gary Burton, come to the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall November 9, 2012 at 8 p.m. The Grammy winning duo will highlight music from their latest collaborative effort, Hot H... (more...)