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We’re looking at another stacked week ahead for live jazz in Philadelphia. Take note of four stunning collective trios — Tarbaby, Even Odds, Wonderful Sound 3, and Fieldwork — as well as guitar hero Al Di Meola, now on the comeback trail.
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This week in Fanfare, we have acts ranging from an Astral performance for Jim Straw, to Esa Pekka-Salonen's return to Philadelphia, and even The Savoy Company's production of The Grand Duke.
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For the 100th birth anniversary of composer Henry Mancini, here's a look back at an influential early triumph — his score for the detective series 'Peter Gunn,' which blended a cool jazz palette with the burgeoning swagger of rock 'n' roll.
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This week in Fanfare: Network for New Music presents 'A Murmur in the Trees' in Haverford, and the No Name Pops remember Peter Nero.
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In Moment's Notice this week: Steve Turre brings his trombone, his shells and a sextet to South, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival revs up down the shore, and a few hometown heroes get their shine.
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Meet conductor and clarinetist Sara Bock, a first-year student majoring in clarinet performance at Temple University's Boyer College of Music and Dance.
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In Fanfare this week: Yo-Yo Ma joins forces with Kathryn Stott, Alarm Will Sound plays Steve Reich, and Jasper Quartet performs music with (and by) Derek Bermel.
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Moment's Notice packs a lot of firepower this week, with Orquesta Akokán at Penn Live Arts, Lizz Wright at City Winery, and much more.
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While we await the solar eclipse on April 8, WRTI has some relevant pieces from the classical and jazz repertoire, from Sun Ra to Strauss.
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating by sharing some exclusive video footage from the 2023 Center City Jazz Festival.
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On the first Sunday of every month, WRTI broadcasts a special edition of Sunday Classical focused on classical new releases. Here are some highlights from our April edition, from Ragazze Quartet, the Cantata Collective, Lang Lang and more.
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This week's musical offerings remind us just how rich the classical music scene is in the City of Brotherly Love. Read more about Mike Bolton's picks in Fanfare, from WRTI.