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Best Concerts in May 2025

April 2025

in Philadelphia

June 2025

Max Richter at The Met Philadelphia

Max Richter

Unafraid of pushing boundaries by melding classical arrangements with haunting, often eerie electronic soundscapes and rock instrumentation, prolific neo-classical composer Max Richter has written a myriad celebrated works for stage, screen, ballet, opera and installation art. The in-demand music maker hits the road this year after announcing his upcoming album, In A Landscape,'. Fans eagerly anticipating Richter's ninth studio album can look forward to its release on September 6 via Decca.

Philadelphia Orchestra - Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at Academy of Music

Philadelphia Orchestra - Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

Beethoven's masterpiece is the star of the show in a thrilling program conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin. Joined by an array of guest vocalists Yannick leads the orchestra through an evening which, as well as the glory of Beethoven's final work, will showcase American composer Florence Pryce's excellent Piano Concerto in One Movement.

May 23 - 24, 2025

Academy of Music

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Hilary Hahn at Marian Anderson Hall

Hilary Hahn

Violinist Hilary Hahn, once named Gramophone magazine's Artist of the Year, is a three-time Grammy Award-winning soloist celebrated for her probing interpretations, technical assurance and compelling stage presence. For a decade and a half, extensive international performances and recording activities have made Hahn one of the most sought-after artists of this era.

Allison Russell at Theatre Of The Living Arts

Allison Russell

The self-taught singer, songwriter, poet, activist, and multi-instrumentalist has redefined 21st-century artistry and is a force to be reckoned with. Two solo albums and three Grammy Award nominations later and Alison is back, channeling the rhythm-first, improvisational energy of great female artists everywhere! Not only has Alison carved a legacy for herself in the music industry through soul-stirring music, but she has also used her platform to elevate, educate, and inspire.

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark at Keswick Theater

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark or OMD recently celebrated 40 years with their Souvenir Greatest Hits Tour to fans across North America, now, the electronic synthesiser pioneers are back! OMD have been proffering their synth-pop and post-punk sounds for four centuries, originally formed by two British teens in the late 70s whose early albums 'Architecture and Morality' and 'Dazzle Ships' shaped the sound of the 80s.