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The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you a program of Mozart and Price, plus a world premiere by French-Argentine composer Esteban Benzecry. Yannick Nézet-Séguin is on the podium, and welcomes his frequent collaborator, Hélène Grimaud, as piano soloist.
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Daniel Matsukawa, principal bassoon of The Philadelphia Orchestra, performs a concerto by Clarice Assad — part of our new episode of The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert, also featuring music by Rachmaninoff and Berio.
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"The best thing about the Grammys is that we’re all together," Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboist in Imani Winds, said while accepting an award. Her pronouncement rings true in light of the breadth of classical artists in this year's winners circle.
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In its 125th season, The Philadelphia Orchestra will offer a healthy dose of Mahler, a handful of premieres, and works by composers of color.
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The latest Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert program features William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony alongside Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor, with Tony Siqi Yun as soloist.
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There’s a devastating mano a mano confrontation at the heart of Terence Blanchard’s opera 'Champion,' and it might not be the one that you expect.
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Richard Wagner's 'Lohengrin' will air at noon on Saturday on WRTI 90.1 FM and at wrti.org.
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Beatrice Rana and Yannick Nézet-Séguin foreground the music of Clara Wieck, better known today as Clara Schumann, on an album of piano concertos by her and her celebrated husband. John T.K. Scherch has our Album of the Week review.
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What do great conductors listen to when they're not on the podium? Nézet-Séguin made a playlist, specifically for Fresh Air, of music that inspires him (plus one of his cats' favorite songs).
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"Fly Eagles Fly" has been an anthem for the fans — and a few leading cultural institutions, starting with The Philadelphia Orchestra.