Kimmel Center Blog - March 2007 Archives

March 2007

Philadelphia Singers, Israel in Egypt, March 31st (15:39) - Tonight the Philadelphia Singers under the direction of David Hayes perform one of Handel's early oratios, Israel in Egypt. Because this performance is part of the Kimmel Center's See Hear! series, there will also be images of artifacts and artwork... | 0 Comments

Leahy, March 25, 2007 (11:18) - From Lakefield, Ontario, the Leahy family performs traditional Irish music and step-dance in Verizon today. The Leahys grew up with music as a part of their daily lives on the family farm. This afternoon is their Kimmel Center debut. What... | 1 Comments

Sarah Chang and Ashley Wass, March 23 (16:51) - Philadelphia native Sarah Chang returns to the Kimmel Center tonight for a recital accompanied by Ashley Wass. Tonight's program features video program notes, and a new piece by composer Richard Danielpour. What did you think of tonight's performance?... | 3 Comments

Spamalot, March 20–April 6, 2007 (15:52) - If you've ever seen the film version of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you've probably been quoting it ever since (my personal favorite is "Help! Help! I'm bein' oppressed!"). Tonight, the musical "lovingly ripped off" from the film opens... | 2 Comments

Barbara Cook and Audra McDonald, March 18th (09:04) - Two of Broadway's most memorable voices brought classic songbook favorites to life on Sunday when they performed in Verizon Hall. Miss Cook has more than fifty years experience charming audiences, and Ms. McDonald is a major star of stage, screen,... | 3 Comments
Preservation Hall Jazz Band and New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, March 16, 2007 (08:54) - These two amazing jazz orchestras braved a stormy Friday night to bring New Orleans-style jazz to Philadelphia. The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2002 by Irwin Mayfield, and he and the NOJO have acted as cultural ambassadors in... | 2 Comments

Wayne Marshall, March 14th, 2007 (08:36) - Wayne Marshall made his Kimmel Center debut last night, the second organist this season to do so. The beginning of Mr. Marshall's program featured works by Liszt and Dupré, the second half was selections from several different operas, plus some... | 5 Comments