DF Reviews Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Two Season-Opening Concerts (for Parterre Box)
In two concerts with wide-ranging repertoire, Yannick and the Philadelphia Orchestra offer an opening week to celebrate.
The Awkward Stage: DF Reviews Mitridate, Re di Ponto at Opera Philadelphia (for Parterre Box)
This production, directed by Emma Griffin, is both a “how to” and a “how not to” stage an opera seria.
‘Tis almost fairy time: DF Reviews A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Curtis Opera (for Parterre Box)
At Curtis Opera, a cast of superb young singers cast a spell with Britten‘s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal: DF Reviews Sleepers Awake at Opera Philadelphia (for Parterre Box)
At Opera Philadelphia, Gregory Spears’ opera both mystifies and enchants.
Youth Has No Age: Curtis Symphony Orchestra in Concert (DF for Parterre Box)
Mentored by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Curtis Symphony Orchestra proves themselves the equal of any major American orchestra.
Lady in the Dark: CK Reviews Golda Schultz in Recital at PCMS (for Parterre Box)
Golda Schultz and Jonathan Ware present Dark Matter(s), an intriguing program of songs, at the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society.
Mahler Symphony #2 at the Philadelphia Orchestra Review (DF for Parterre Box)
A dazzling but deeply moving Mahler 2nd suggests that busier is better for our beloved YNS!
Arc of Life — DF reviews Complications in Sue for Parterre Box
The dazzling Complications in Sue bodes well for Anthony Roth Costanzo‘s stewardship of Opera Philadelphia.
Mein Lieder Schwan — Matthew Polenzani at PCMS (CK Review for Parterre Box)
In a program ranging from Schubert to Tosti, the beloved tenor charmed the pants off Philadelphia.
Form Over Function: Anika Kildegaard in Recital at PCMS (DF for Parterre Box)
A consideration of Anika Kildegaard’s extraordinary recital in Philadelphia—and the oddity of recitals themselves.
