Sydney de Lapeyrouse

Recognize this silhouette? You might if you had been to Feist's shadow-intensive show this past Sunday at the Academy of Music. The evening opened with Hayden, a Canadian modern-day Dylan with a little less angst. His one-man show packed in great virtuosity on all three instruments: guitar, harmonica, and... continue reading on Phillyist

Looking forward to outdoor concerts this summer? How would you like to see some for free? The Philadelphia Orchestra has lined up several opportunities to see this fabulous orchestra for free. May 1st – May 31st, you can get free lawn tickets to its summer season at the Mann:... continue reading on Phillyist

Lyric Fest is slowly but surely perfecting the solo voice recital. Their concerts are always well-programmed—thematic and insightful. This past weekend’s concert, “Old City - New Song,” featured works written by composers who have spent some or all of their lives in Philadelphia, ranging from Curtis alumni Samuel Barber... continue reading on Phillyist

Local professional choir Voces Novae et Antiquae presents "A Propitious Pairing: Palestrina and Poulenc." If the alliterative title doesn't pique your interest then the music certainly will—Palestrina's Dum Complerentur Dies Pentecostes and Missa Brevis and Poulenc's Salve Regina and Mass in G major certainly run the gamut of choral... continue reading on Phillyist

Looking for a new way to start the weekend? Head on over to the art museum for its Art After 5 series. This week's Art After 5 concert features up-and-coming jazz trumpeter Sean Jones. This 29-year-old has been making a name for himself as the lead trumpeter for the Jazz... continue reading on Phillyist