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In this week's Fanfare: Opera Philadelphia presents Davóne Tines' The Black Clown, Isata Kanneh-Mason performs her fourth PCMS concert, and much more.

Even though it seems like winter just won't quit, our region always enjoys a spring rush of concert activity. Fanfare has the latest, including a Baroque devotional program from Variant Six and Filament.

Founded by members of Variant 6 and Night Music, the Philadelphia Bach Collective seeks to carve out a regular space for Baroque music. Judging by an auspicious first concert, they're on their way.

This week's Fanfare brings a haunting opera performance, a visit from violinist Lisa Batiashvili, a vocal offering from Variant 6 and more.

This week's Fanfare brings a three-concert residency conducted by Marin Alsop, three performances at different locations by RE/CREATE, Piffaro's Recorder Fest, and more.

Prepare yourself for Philadelphia's classical offerings in the first three months of 2025 with our Classical Spring Preview.

In this week's Fanfare, there's no shortcoming of phenomenal performances: The Philadelphia Orchestra plays Mahler's Third Symphony, Tempesta di Mare presents "Stolen," The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia plays Beethoven's "Emperor" Concerto, and more.

The stars, the moon and the sun align in Fanfare this week, as Evgeny Kissin performs a piano recital, Arcana New Music Ensemble plays the Music of Moondog, and Variant 6 presents 'Un Bel Sol.'

Fanfare this week features concerts by Tempesta di Mare, Variant 6, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Richard Goode.

In this Fall Preview edition of Fanfare, WRTI's Classical Program Director, Zev Kane, shares the classical events he's looking forward to most in the coming season.