Fanfare

Halloween has concluded and the holiday season is right on its tail. This week is packed, featuring Yannick leading the Curtis Symphony Orchestra in Mahler, two PCMS features, the recently revived London City Ballet, and more.

Fanfare takes a seafaring spin this week, featuring a program by The Publick Pleasure commemorating lost mariners, the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective performing Anna Clyne's piece inspired by the mythological sirens, and a number of other exciting performances.

This week's edition of Fanfare features a diverse range of performances: The Philadelphia Orchestra holds its Children's Halloween Spectacular, Teddy Abrams leads the Curtis Symphony Orchestra, the Philadelphia Ballet delivers and America-inspired program, and much more.

In Fanfare this week: Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads The Philadelphia Orchestra in Mahler's Symphony No. 5, the Academy of Vocal Arts' annual Giargiari Bel Canto Competition, and more.

This week features season openings by the Philadelphia Orchestra and The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, a variety of original performances, and more.

WRTI host Hannah Nicholas delivers her first Fanfare edition, featuring Dynasty Battles in a concert for his mentor, Leon Bates; 1807 & Friends performing music from Mozart, Nardini, and Paisiello; and an orchestral presentation of music from the hit video game 'Undertale.'

Fanfare returns from its summer hiatus, bringing you a number of performances from The Philadelphia Fringe Festival, one of Mozart's earliest operas, and more.

It's been a whirlwind summer in Philly, and now the concert calendar is kicking in. Which means it's time for WRTI's Fall Preview — our handpicked guide to upcoming performances in the new season.

August is a quiet month for classical concerts, but IndependentSounds is lighting things up in its fourth year presenting a festival of opera and instrumental music.

Classical organizations big and small are taking a moment to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Here are some highlights in the week ahead.