What do you do when you've been a concert pianist for 50 years? Why, give a concert, of course! The Ama Deus Ensemble was more than happy to host Romanian pianist and Ama Deus regular Dan Grigore for an Anniversary Gala in Perelman Hall. The first piece on the program, Beethoven's Egmont Overture, incidental music for a play by Goethe, was plagued by some ensemble problems. Conductor Valentin Radu's animated style was a delight...
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Pianist Gary Graffman turned a right hand injury around into a brilliant career performing repertoire written for the left hand alone. Hear him play works by Bach, Brahms, Scirabin, Corigliano, and more.
As part of the Music and Conversation series, Andrea Ceccomori and Elitza Harbova will perform and discuss works for flute and piano by living Italian and American composers.
Things look a bit light this week, with the Philly Orchestra on a well-deserved break, Easter on the horizon and Passover beginning tonight.
Still looking for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? Nothing says I love you like an evening of classical music. Best bets include the timeless tale of love, Porgy and Bess, which continues at the Philly Opera, as well as some great chamber concerts around the city.
Kimmel Center, Verizon Hall; Friday, Saturday 7 pm; $33-$103
