Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is an American state in far north-eastern USA, bordering Canada, founded in 1787. Also known as 'PA', 'the Keystone State' and 'the State of Independence', its two largest cities are Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Well-known classical musicians associated with Pennsylvania include Marian Anderson, Samuel Barber, Renée Fleming, Mario Lanza and Leopold Stokowski.
A selection of articles about Pennsylvania
Classical music news - Fresh Perspectives - Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music celebrates its centenary season
Classical music news - Exile and Return - The New York Virtuoso Singers presents a seventy-fifth birthday concert for artistic director Harold Rosenbaum
Classical music news - Poor Hymnal - Donald Nally and The Crossing release their thirty-sixth album - David Lang's 'Poor Hymnal'
Classical music news. Handel's Messiah - A selection of forthcoming performances
Ensemble. A Backwards Bohème - Adam J Sacks reports from Opera Philadelphia
Ensemble. A Crash Between Worlds - Adam J Sacks describes something entirely new, combining Brahms and Radiohead
CD Spotlight. Fascinatingly Exuberant and Bold - Gerald Fenech explores the music of American composer Aaron Jay Kernis. 'Giancarlo Guerrero and his Nashville Symphony are ardent advocates of the composer ...'
CD Spotlight. Anything and Everything - Mainstreet Brass, enjoyed by the late Howard Smith. 'An exhilirating brass ensemble in a theatrical range of moods; you really can't go wrong.'
CD Spotlight. Fascinating Stuff - Thomas Coates' band music, recommended by Gerald Fenech. '... highly polished performances full of fun and joy ...'
Ensemble. Eminently Believable - Undercroft Opera's 'La Traviata', reviewed by Kelly Ferjutz
Profile. Real Meaning - Maria Nockin talks to American mezzo-soprano Susan Graham
Ensemble. Highly Inventive - Music by Stephen Foster, reviewed by Kelly Ferjutz
CD Spotlight. Musical Finesse - Songs by Gregg Kallor, recommended by Howard Smith. 'Go to the top of the class.'
Ensemble. Infectious Rhythms - Jim Lueers' 'Come to the Well', enjoyed by Kelly Ferjutz
Ensemble. Lyrical Structures - Pittsburgh celebrates its 250th birthday, by Kelly Ferjutz
Ensemble. Important to Dream - Unusual performances of 'The Tales of Hoffmann', enjoyed by Kelly Ferjutz