Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Classical music happening in and around the city in May as a few companies close out the season. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:25PM[SHARE]Friday, April 24, 2026
Opera Philadelphia premieres Sleepers Awake, resonant new work by Gregory Spears, notable for its chorus, that delves deeply into things we take for granted: time and sleep. Gail Obenreder r…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:44PM[SHARE]Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Delaware Theatre Company stages the rousing world premiere of The Chequerboard Watch, developed by several artists spanning the Atlantic over five years, about an intrepid mixed-race crew on…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:02PM[SHARE]Monday, April 20, 2026
Philly artist, ceramicist, activist, poet, and educator Roberto Lugo joins our 250th celebrations with American Crib: What’s Happening, an exhibition of brilliantly imaginative work at The…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:22AM[SHARE]Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Network for New Music honors Earth Day, concerts play for America's 250th, and more to close out April. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:08PM[SHARE]Monday, April 6, 2026
The Brandywine Museum of Art assembles contemporary artists who are reimagining the genre of still life, offering an unexpected view of the traditional in Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Ey…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:22PM[SHARE]Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The first half of April's classical music concerts in the Philadelphia area, including performances from Artcinia, the Jasper Chamber Quartet, and the Lenape Chamber Ensemble. Gail Obenreder…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:07PM[SHARE]Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A baroque birthday celebration, contemporary choral music, and music from the Italian renaissance. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:43PM[SHARE]Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Delaware Theatre Company stages the US premiere of Glory Ride, a compelling musical about the real-life Italian cyclist who defied fascism during World War II. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:55PM[SHARE]Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Music about flowers and spring, exploring the life and words of Langston Hughes, and rarely performed baroque works decorate March music happenings in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder preview…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:48PM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Music about unfortunate ways to die, a meditation on faith, sacrifice, and resistance, and Philadelphia Youth Orchestra takes the stage. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:50PM[SHARE]Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Newark, DE's Resident Ensemble Players stages a terrifically enjoyable production of French playwright Yasmina Reza's Art, which is popular for good reason. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:37PM[SHARE]A major exhibition on the Shakers lands in Philly at UPenn's ICA, juxtaposing historic pieces with new works exploring the enigmatic religious group's legacy. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:31AM[SHARE]Monday, February 9, 2026
With Complications in Sue, a groundbreaking world premiere with a libretto by Michael R. Jackson and music from 10 world-class composers, Opera Philadelphia chronicles one woman's usual unus…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:12PM[SHARE]Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Philadelphia Orchestra opens its new season, early music from Duo Silvio, and a collection of US-made works decorate the first half of February 2026. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:15PM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Andrea Clearfield Szalon opens this weekend, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society sets up at the American Philosophical Society, and more wrap up January. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:50PM[SHARE]Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Opening the new year with classical music happening in the Philly area. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:52PM[SHARE]Tuesday, January 6, 2026
PCMS and the Dover Quartet kicked off the new year with a fresh program of contemporary composers, including notable premieres from Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and Philly's own Melissa Dunp…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:50PM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Sarah Ruhl partners with Opera Philadelphia's Anthony Roth Costanzo and Antonio Vivaldi for a visually spectacular new work that ultimately lacks dramatic structure. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 08:45PM[SHARE]Wednesday, December 10, 2025
A birthday party for Beethoven, music from Puerto Rico, and holiday feats decorate the rest of the month. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 07:25PM[SHARE]Piffaro teams with TENET Vocal Artists for a memorable
Christmas concert celebrating prolific Renaissance composer Michael Praetorius,
whose music is still beloved today. The concert will st…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 01:55PM[SHARE]Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Covering the first half of the month with classical music offerings, with a few in the holiday spirit. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:14PM[SHARE]Monday, November 17, 2025
Imprinted: Illustrating Race, a powerful and sensitive exhibition exploring the role of published images in shaping our attitudes on race and culture, comes to the Delaware Art Museum. Gail …
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 11:49AM[SHARE]Wednesday, November 12, 2025
More music happening in November, including casualwear with Beethoven and mid-20th century classics. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:30PM[SHARE]Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Delaware's Resident Ensemble Players take on Agatha Christie's most enduring murder-mystery classic in a sleek and satisfying production. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 04:50PM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Rounding up classical music performances in November, including offerings from Tempesta di Mare, Network for New Music, and a reimagining of Twelfth Night. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 10:30PM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The return of music in the Wanamaker Building, and more highlights to close a busy October in classical music. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 05:48PM[SHARE]Puccini's Tosca is a classic for a reason, and a new production by OperaDelaware proved that this masterwork remains timeless and stirring. Gail Obenreder reviews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 02:23PM[SHARE]Tuesday, October 14, 2025
With fire, flash, and precision, Michelle Di Russo opened her first season as music director of the Delaware Symphony with a virtuosic program including Gabriella Ortiz, Rachmaninoff, and Tc…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 03:29PM[SHARE]Thursday, October 9, 2025
Timeless Resonance Music Chamber, Piffaro, Pyxis Piano Trio, and more decorate the next two weeks in October. Gail Obenreder previews.
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 06:30AM[SHARE]Wednesday, October 8, 2025
For its eighth annual Community Tour production, visiting schools, prisons, libraries, and other unconventional spaces, Delaware Shakespeare tackles Two Gents with an ensemble of six. Gail O…
SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 09:57AM[SHARE] 
