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The Philadelphia Orchestra will perform the score of the groundbreaking 1940 film “Fantasia” as the animated Disney classic screens Jan. 2-4, at Marian Anderson Hall. The original soundtrack features the landmark performance of The Philadelphia Orchestra led by Leopold Stokowski.
Philadelphia Orchestra announces 125th anniversary season
Music and artistic director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra have announced the details of their 125th anniversary season of concerts. more
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Forbidden love is in the air as an iconic love story comes to life March 6 to 16 at the Academy of Music where Philadelphia Ballet will perform “Swan Lake” with Arian Molina Soca and Dayesi Torriente.
Philadelphia Ballet presents 'Swan Lake' at Academy
The Philadelphia Ballet will return to the stage of the historic Academy of Music on March 6-16 with Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky’s "Swan Lake." more
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Conductor Nicholas McGegan (above) has joined forces with stage director Marcus Shields and the Curtis Institute of Music Opera Theater to present a production of “The Marriage of Figaro.”
Popular Mozart operas light up the local music scene
Local opera lovers will be able to end the month of February and begin the month of March with a pair of productions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s operas. more
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Cellist Thomas Kraines (above), along with pianist Charles Abramovic, will be featured in a Germantown concert Feb. 21 marking the 40th anniversary of Network for New Music, a Philadelphia-based music organization that commissions and performs new musical works by emerging and established artists.
Germantown concert to honor Pulitzer Prize winner
Network for New Music will continue its 40th anniversary season programming, “40 at 40,” with the concert “Companions.” more
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The work of composer Gustav Holst, poet Emily Dickinson and jazz pianist Dave Brubeck will be celebrated during upcoming concerts in Chestnut Hill and Bryn Mawr.
The Crossing stages world premiere of 'Mysterium' for choir and electronics
Germantown’s Donald Nally will conduct the three-time Grammy Award-winning professional chamber choir, The Crossing, in a concert featuring a world and a North American premiere. more
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Jenks school: A year of growth and achievement
Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences has had an exceptional year filled with academic progress, innovative programs, and strong community engagement. more
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Amira Heep, a greeter for the Philadelphia Eagles and Sixers, was named Star of the Game by the Eagles Autism Foundation during an Eagles game.
Chestnut Hill star sets sights on Eagles national anthem
For Amira Heep, who greets fans at Lincoln Financial Field, nothing would be more thrilling than singing the national anthem before a Philadelphia Eagles game. more
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How a jazz giant found a sanctuary in Philadelphia
The veteran drummer known for his innovative improvisation lived for 20 years in New York, a city not known for its affordability. more
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Richard Stone (above) and Cameron Welke will perform Nov. 23 in a recital at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting featuring the works of composer Silvius Leopold Weiss.
Tempesta plays duos at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting
Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra, returns to Chestnut Hill Saturday, Nov. 23,  for a program at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting. more
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Mark Daugherty left the law for a career in music more than 40 years ago.
From law books to music scores
For 40 years, Mark Daugherty has been weaving musical magic throughout Northwest Philadelphia, earning him the nickname "Pied Piper of Northwest Philly." more
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The Fairmount String Quartet (from left, Rachel Segal, Leah Kyoungwoon Kim-Tomilson, Beth Dzwil and Mimi Morris Kim), who have been stretching the limits of the quartet canon for decades, will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields.
A weekend of tough choices for classical music fans
Local classical music lovers will be making difficult choices this weekend when it comes to deciding which performances to attend. more
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Ashton Roxander, in a turn reminiscent of Vaslav Nijinsky, stole the show with his performance as Ali in the Philadelphia Ballet’s production of “Le Corsaire.”
St. Martin’s Church to observe All Souls with Faure Requiem
The Episcopal Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields will kick off the musical celebration of its 135th anniversary year as a parish. more
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Jim Harris (left to right), Ed Feldman, Chris Seifert and Maria Pfender bring the laughs to any production by Mt. Airy Home Companion.
Frothy election spoofs from Mt. Airy Home Companion
Local comedy troupe is back just in time to stick their proverbial not-so-sharp pins into the sacred cows of the election season. more
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Yuja Wang, one of the most sought-after concert pianists in the world, will perform in three performances at Kimmel Center’s Marian Anderson Hall.
Orchestra’s 2024-25 season filled with great music and musicians
The 2024-25 season of live concerts presented by the Philadelphia Orchestra is a cornucopia of great music. more
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Riccardo Muti, former music director of the Philadelphia orchestra, will return to the city Oct. 24-26 to conduct the Orchestra’s performance of “Giuseppe Verdi’s towering masterpiece,” the “Manzoni” Messa da Requiem.
Philadelphia Orchestra welcomes back Riccardo Muti
Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra have announced their 2024-25 season of concerts. more
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In addition to her frequent performances at the William Penn Inn, Ellen Tepper played for hundreds of weddings and funerals over many decades. She also gave private lessons for more than 30 years.
Renowned harpist and artist, Ellen Tepper, dies at 71
Ellen Formanek Tepper, of Glenside, a professional harpist, award-winning artist, dancer and lover of dragons and kitties, died July 17. more
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Ignacyo Matynia (blue face), who plays Razzorakk, and Kristen Vaganos, who plays Cleo, film a scene in “Higher Grounds,” a sci-fi film, on location in Wildwood, New Jersey.
CHA grad leaves Chestnut Hill for outer space
Christian Sarkis Graham is making waves in the indie film scene. more
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Michael Christopher Schantz, a Chestnut Hill Academy graduate, and Mary Cadden Tucker, Springfield High School graduate, professional actors with numerous TV, movie and theater credits, will be getting married in September.
From Chestnut Hill to Broadway: A local love story
Michael Schantz discovered acting at Chestnut Hill Academy. Meanwhile, Mary Cadden Tucker was acting in musicals at Springfield Township High School. more
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Ashton Roxander danced the role of a rebellious son with fellow dancers of Philadelphia Ballet in a performance of “Prodigal Son,” with choreography by George Balanchine.
Germantown choir to perform Bach’s ‘Magnificat’
"Bach's 'Magnificat' is undoubtedly one of his most fun and most challenging pieces for a choir to sing." more
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Richard Raub, of Germantown, is conducting the Academy of Vocal Arts production of Gioachino Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville,” which opened April 25 in Philadelphia and ends with the company’s May 12 performance in Bethlehem.
A Sunday afternoon of sacred choral masterpieces
Two local conductors lead performances of note this month: Donald Meineke, of Chestnut Hill, and Richard Raub, of Germantown. more
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