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he Simon Boli- var Symnphony Orchestra of Ven- ezuela under conductor Gustavo Dudamel is in Verizon Hall on Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. for works by Chavez, Orbon and R. Strauss’ “An Alpine Symphony”. Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce. On Dec. 7 through 9, Philadanco offers Back to Black*(What is so called ‘Black” dance anyway)’ with premieres and old favorites. Perelman The- ater, Kimmel Center. From Dec. 7 through 22, Peter Nero and the Philly POPS present “Hoiday Pops! 2012” for nine per- rformances of seasonal favorites with a slew of guest choirs as well as vocalist Capathia Jenkins and organist Peter Conte. Verizon Hall. For all the
above, 215-893-1999. And from Dec. 11 through 16, Kimmel presents at the Forrest Theatre the Broadway musical “Mil- lion Dollar Quartet” inspired by Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. 1114 Walnut. 1-800-447-7400. New City Stage Co.
offers “a twisted holi- day tale”...”Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christ- mas Binge”, now through Dec. 23, written by Chris- topher Durang, directed by Michael Brophy and presenting the Dick- ens characters in ways you’ve never seen them. Adrienne Theater Main Stage, 2030 Sansom. 215- 563-7500. Penn Music has three concerts in the days ahead: On Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., Jazz Combos under
Matthew Clayton, Music Director, Rose Recital Hall; on Dec. 7, the Univ. Choral Society under Music Director William Parbery, Irvine Auditori- um, 34th and Spruce; and on Dec. 8, Penn Chamber Concerts under Music Di- rector David Yang, 7 p.m., Rose Recital Hall. Infor- mation and directions at 215-898- 6244. At the Gershman Y,
“Zero Mostel: Artist”, an exhibition of the actor’s paintings and drawings, opening on Dec. 6 with a free reception and run- ning through Feb. 3. Then on Dec. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m., the Gershman’s celebrated 10th anniversary gigantic Hanukkah celebration, “Latkepalooza”, serving more than 3,000 latkes to some 300 adults and chil- dren with the West Philly Orchestra providing the music. And on Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., the Phila. Wind Sym- phony presents “Songs and Dances”, guest-conducted by Dr. Brad Genevro and featuring works by Holst, Vaughan Williams, Grainger, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich, among oth- ers. 401 S. Broad. 215-445- 4400. “A Christmas Carol” is back on stage at Hedge- row Theatre from Dec. 6 to 24 with a large multi- generational cast and lots of carols, a 20th an- niversary production of
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Men’s Chorus offers their annual Holiday Concert with a cornucopia of sea- sonal favorites as well as some “fun modern rendi- tions of holidays classics” and a “sexy performance of ‘Santa Baby’ “ from the 100-member group found- ed in 1981. Dec. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m., Dec. 8 at 2 and 8 p.m., at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, 2110 Chest- nut. 215-731-9230. The Philadelphia Orchestra pays tribute to one of its greatest musical friends, Sergei Rachmaninoff, whose Piano Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 2 will be offered by Maestro Gia- nandrea Noseda with pia- nist Denis Matsuev in the latter’s P.O. debut. Dec. 6 and 8 at 8 p.m., Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, Broad and Spruce. 215-893-1999. Vox Ama Deus under Artistic Director and Conductor Vlentin Radu have eight big Christmas concerts in their current schedule including two in Center City. On Dec. 7 at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 19th and Walnut, and on Dec. 14, at the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter and Paul, 18th and the Parkway, both at 7 p.m., the group will per- form Handel’s “Messiah” using a Baroque period instrument Orchestra, full Chorus and soloists including Jody Kidwell, Timothy Bentch and Ed Bara at all performances and with soprano Megan Monaghan on Dec. 7 and soprano Andea Lauren Brown on Dec. 14. Tick-
ets and information on these and the other con- certs at 610-688-2800. The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society presents soprano Sarah Shafer and pianist Rich- ard Goode on Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. in songs and solo piano works by Mozart, Schumann, Brahms and Mahler. Philosophical Society, 427 Chestnut. On Dec. 9 at 3 p.m., violinist Michael Ludwig and pia- nist Orli Shaham perform works by Debussy, Dor- man, Bloch and Brahms, Phila. Museum of Art, 26th and the Parkway. On Dec. 11 at 8 pm., the Brentano Quartet with Anthony McGill, clarinet, offers chamber works by Haydn, Mozart and Brahms, Perelman The- ater at the Kimmel Cen- ter, Broad and Spruce. And on Dec. 12, Pinchas Zukerman on violin/vio- la, cellist Amanda Forsyth and pianist Angela Cheng play works by Bach, Beethoven, Kodaly and Mendelssohn. Perelman Theater. 215-569-8080. It’s celebration time
at Pennsylvania Ballet with the arrival on Dec. 8 of their 25th annual presentation of “George Balanchine’s The Nut- cracker”, a stupendous and beloved production set to the unforgettable Tchaikovsky score with spectacular sets and cos- tumes, a huge corps de ballet and distinguished principals and soloists, plus the presence of the Phila. Boys Choir and dozens of local dance students adding to the enchantment. Something new this year: audience members are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need, to be distributed to fami- lies across the Delaware Valley throughout and
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