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