Peter Dobrin

In addition to winding down its college program, PAFA is pursuing a series of broader institutional changes.

The Jonathan Biss-Mitsuko Uchida concert sold out last June. The duo delivered profoundly beautiful Schubert.

Philly has a strong sense of place, creating endless chances for dialogue with classical music.

The British conductor talks about why Philadelphia is special to him, and how Mahler’s “Tragic” Symphony is a struggle between dark forces and optimism.

The self-organized group of musicians playing under the No Name Pops banner is negotiating with the family of late pianist and conductor Peter Nero to acquire the Philly Pops name.

The Philadelphia Symphonic Choir had presence and a distinct personality in the Mozart Requiem.

Soprano Karen Chia-ling Ho is a magnificent Butterfly, and the Opera Philadelphia Orchestra deeply moving. But maybe it’s time to retire this piece.

The Philadelphia Symphonic Choir gained union representation last August and has been negotiating with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. since.

It was the last guest orchestra to visit the Kimmel this season.

Sorey is a Penn professor and former Opera Philadelphia composer in residence.