http://www.wrti.org/criticatlarge.html WRTI's critic-at-large Lesley Valdes takes you to the concert hall, the theater, and the ballet with her reviews of Philadelphia performing arts events. en-us Copyright 2007 WRTI-FM Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:36:50 GMT Public Podcaster 30 Lesley Valdes WRTI-FM no LESLEY VALDES,CRITIC-AT-LARGE,, wrti, wrti-fm, temple university public radio with Lesley Valdes WRTI's critic-at-large Lesley Valdes takes you to the concert hall, the theater, and the ballet with her reviews of Philadelphia performing arts events. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/1008375/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/1008375.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews Bruce Graham's play that tackles tough truths. THE OUTGOING TIDE is at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre through April 22nd. wrti Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/1008375/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/1008375.mp3 00:02:06 no PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY, THE OUTGOING TIDE WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews Bruce Graham's play that tackles tough truths. THE OUTGOING TIDE is at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre through April 22nd. WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews Bruce Graham's play that tackles tough truths. THE OUTGOING TIDE is at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre through April 22nd. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/1006660/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/1006660.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews this dark comedy by the celebrated playwright and actor Sam Shepard that explores the American Dream. Directed by Richard Hamburger, CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS is at the Wilma Theater though April 8th. wrti Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/1006660/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/1006660.mp3 00:02:07 no WRTI WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews this dark comedy by the celebrated playwright and actor Sam Shepard that explores the American Dream. Directed by Richard Hamburger, CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS is at the Wilma Theater though April 8th. WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews this dark comedy by the celebrated playwright and actor Sam Shepard that explores the American Dream. Directed by Richard Hamburger, CURSE OF THE STARVING CLASS is at the Wilma Theater though April 8th. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/1003959/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/1003959.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes explains why you should plan to see THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS before its last performance at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre in Philadelphia on Sunday, February 19th. wrti Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/1003959/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/1003959.mp3 00:02:17 no WRTI, PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY, THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS WRTI's Lesley Valdes explains why you should plan to see THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS before its last performance at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre in Philadelphia on Sunday, February 19th. WRTI's Lesley Valdes explains why you should plan to see THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS before its last performance at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre in Philadelphia on Sunday, February 19th. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/1003720/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/1003720.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the February 10th performance with Maestro Charles Dutoit on the podium leading the Philadelphians in works by Martin, Mendelssohn, and Bartok. Individual members of the Orchestra were featured soloists. wrti Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/1003720/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/1003720.mp3 00:01:45 no WRTI WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the February 10th performance with Maestro Charles Dutoit on the podium leading the Philadelphians in works by Martin, Mendelssohn, and Bartok. Individual members of the Orchestra were featured soloists. WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the February 10th performance with Maestro Charles Dutoit on the podium leading the Philadelphians in works by Martin, Mendelssohn, and Bartok. Individual members of the Orchestra were featured soloists. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/1000537/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/1000537.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the December 17th performance of MEMPHIS, winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Original Score. MEMPHIS is part of the Kimmel Center's Broadway series. wrti Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/1000537/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/1000537.mp3 00:02:09 no WRTI WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the December 17th performance of MEMPHIS, winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Original Score. MEMPHIS is part of the Kimmel Center's Broadway series. WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the December 17th performance of MEMPHIS, winner of the 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical and Best Original Score. MEMPHIS is part of the Kimmel Center's Broadway series. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/997602/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/997602.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the December 15th concert with Rossen Milanov conducting the Mendelssohn Club choir and soloists from Curtis and AVA. wrti Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/997602/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/997602.mp3 00:02:11 no WRTI, MILANOV WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the December 15th concert with Rossen Milanov conducting the Mendelssohn Club choir and soloists from Curtis and AVA. WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the December 15th concert with Rossen Milanov conducting the Mendelssohn Club choir and soloists from Curtis and AVA. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/997563/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/997563.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Lantern Theater Company's production of Noel Coward's 1930s era comedy, PRIVATE LIVES -- about a divorced couple who unexpectedly honeymoon at the same hotel in France with their new spouses. Directed by Kathryn MacMillan. wrti Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/997563/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/997563.mp3 00:02:13 no WRTI WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Lantern Theater Company's production of Noel Coward's 1930s era comedy, PRIVATE LIVES -- about a divorced couple who unexpectedly honeymoon at the same hotel in France with their new spouses. Directed by WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Lantern Theater Company's production of Noel Coward's 1930s era comedy, PRIVATE LIVES -- about a divorced couple who unexpectedly honeymoon at the same hotel in France with their new spouses. Directed by Kathryn MacMillan. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/996160/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/996160.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the opening performance of E.B. White's classic story about a lovable pig and everyone's favorite spider - adapted for the stage. CHARLOTTE'S WEB is at Philadelphia's Arden Theatre through January 29th. wrti Tue, 06 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/996160/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/996160.mp3 00:02:12 no WRTI WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the opening performance of E.B. White's classic story about a lovable pig and everyone's favorite spider - adapted for the stage. CHARLOTTE'S WEB is at Philadelphia's Arden Theatre through January WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the opening performance of E.B. White's classic story about a lovable pig and everyone's favorite spider - adapted for the stage. CHARLOTTE'S WEB is at Philadelphia's Arden Theatre through January 29th. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/994592/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/994592.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the recent Philadelphia Orchestra concert featuring Dmitri Shostakovich's massive "Leningrad" symphony. Guest conductor Vladimir Jurowski led the Philadelphians in the composer's powerful tribute to his hometown under siege. wrti Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/994592/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/994592.mp3 00:01:54 no WRTI, JUROWSKI, LENINGRAD WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the recent Philadelphia Orchestra concert featuring Dmitri Shostakovich's massive "Leningrad" symphony. Guest conductor Vladimir Jurowski led the Philadelphians in the composer's powerful tribute WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the recent Philadelphia Orchestra concert featuring Dmitri Shostakovich's massive "Leningrad" symphony. Guest conductor Vladimir Jurowski led the Philadelphians in the composer's powerful tribute to his hometown under siege. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/993639/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/993639.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Gate Theatre Dublin's production of Beckett's ENDGAME. The play, starring Barry McGovern, is written in the style associated with the Theatre of the Absurd. wrti Mon, 14 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/993639/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/993639.mp3 00:02:14 no WRTI WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Gate Theatre Dublin's production of Beckett's ENDGAME. The play, starring Barry McGovern, is written in the style associated with the Theatre of the Absurd. WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Gate Theatre Dublin's production of Beckett's ENDGAME. The play, starring Barry McGovern, is written in the style associated with the Theatre of the Absurd. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/993445/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/993445.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the November 10th Philadelphia Orchestra concert featuring Respighi's PINES OF ROME, and other works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and Verdi. Music Director Designate Yannick Nezet-Seguin was at the podium leading the Philadelphians in a concert reminiscent of Muti and Ormandy. wrti Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/993445/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/993445.mp3 00:02:07 no WRTI, YANNICK NEZET-SEGUIN WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the November 10th Philadelphia Orchestra concert featuring Respighi's PINES OF ROME, and other works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and Verdi. Music Director Designate Yannick Nezet-Seguin was at the podium leading WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the November 10th Philadelphia Orchestra concert featuring Respighi's PINES OF ROME, and other works by Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and Verdi. Music Director Designate Yannick Nezet-Seguin was at the podium leading the Philadelphians in a concert reminiscent of Muti and Ormandy. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/992888/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/992888.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the November 4th Philadelphia Orchestra matinee concert of Brahms' EIN DEUTCHES REQUIEM with baritone Matthias Goerne, soprano Dorothea Roeschmann, and the Westminster Symphonic Choir. wrti Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/992888/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/992888.mp3 00:02:06 no WRTI, YANNICK NEZET-SEGUIN WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the November 4th Philadelphia Orchestra matinee concert of Brahms' EIN DEUTCHES REQUIEM with baritone Matthias Goerne, soprano Dorothea Roeschmann, and the Westminster Symphonic Choir. WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the November 4th Philadelphia Orchestra matinee concert of Brahms' EIN DEUTCHES REQUIEM with baritone Matthias Goerne, soprano Dorothea Roeschmann, and the Westminster Symphonic Choir. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/992450/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/992450.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews Matthew Lopez's play about a Jewish Confederate soldier who returns to his family home to find it in ruins, abandoned by everyone except two former slaves who were raised as Jews in the soldier's home. As the three men reunite to celebrate Passover, and recall the Exodus from Egypt, they uncover a tangle of secrets. wrti Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/992450/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/992450.mp3 00:02:06 no WRTI, ARDEN THEATRE, THE WHIPPING MAN WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews Matthew Lopez's play about a Jewish Confederate soldier who returns to his family home to find it in ruins, abandoned by everyone except two former slaves who were raised as Jews in the soldier's home. As WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews Matthew Lopez's play about a Jewish Confederate soldier who returns to his family home to find it in ruins, abandoned by everyone except two former slaves who were raised as Jews in the soldier's home. As the three men reunite to celebrate Passover, and recall the Exodus from Egypt, they uncover a tangle of secrets. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/991376/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/991376.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews Tadeusz Slobodzianek's OUR CLASS, a play based on true events in the Polish town of Jedwabne, beginning in 1925. The lives of 10 Polish children, five Catholic and five Jewish, take unexpected turns as their country is torn apart by the Soviet and Nazi regimes. Ryan Craig wrote the English version of the play. wrti Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/991376/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/991376.mp3 00:02:07 no WRTI, OUR CLASS WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews Tadeusz Slobodzianek's OUR CLASS, a play based on true events in the Polish town of Jedwabne, beginning in 1925. The lives of 10 Polish children, five Catholic and five Jewish, take unexpected turns as their WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews Tadeusz Slobodzianek's OUR CLASS, a play based on true events in the Polish town of Jedwabne, beginning in 1925. The lives of 10 Polish children, five Catholic and five Jewish, take unexpected turns as their country is torn apart by the Soviet and Nazi regimes. Ryan Craig wrote the English version of the play. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/990852/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/990852.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Philadelphia Orchestra's October 21st Verizon Hall concert featuring Lang Lang in Beethoven's Concerto No. 2 in B flat Major, op. 19. Also on the program: Shostakovich's 10th Symphony. Charles Dutoit was at the podium. wrti Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/990852/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/990852.mp3 00:02:05 no WRTI WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Philadelphia Orchestra's October 21st Verizon Hall concert featuring Lang Lang in Beethoven's Concerto No. 2 in B flat Major, op. 19. Also on the program: Shostakovich's 10th Symphony. Charles WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Philadelphia Orchestra's October 21st Verizon Hall concert featuring Lang Lang in Beethoven's Concerto No. 2 in B flat Major, op. 19. Also on the program: Shostakovich's 10th Symphony. Charles Dutoit was at the podium. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/990188/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/990188.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews David Ives' recent off-Broadway play based on true events in the life of philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Directed by Charles McMahon, NEW JERUSALEM challenges traditional political and religious thinking. At the Lantern Theater Company's resident home, St. Stephen's Theater, through November 6th. wrti Mon, 17 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/990188/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/990188.mp3 00:02:00 no WRTI, NEW JERUSALEM, SPINOZA WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews David Ives' recent off-Broadway play based on true events in the life of philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Directed by Charles McMahon, NEW JERUSALEM challenges traditional political and religious thinking. At the WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews David Ives' recent off-Broadway play based on true events in the life of philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Directed by Charles McMahon, NEW JERUSALEM challenges traditional political and religious thinking. At the Lantern Theater Company's resident home, St. Stephen's Theater, through November 6th. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/990056/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/990056.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Fabulous Philadelphians' season-opening concert held at Penn's Irvine Auditorium on October 13th. Chief Conductor Charles Dutoit led the orchestra in works by Liszt and Prokofiev, and the dramatic soprano Deborah Voigt sang Broadway melodies by Gershwin, Lowe, Kern, and Sondheim. wrti Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/990056/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/990056.mp3 00:01:56 no WRTI WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Fabulous Philadelphians' season-opening concert held at Penn's Irvine Auditorium on October 13th. Chief Conductor Charles Dutoit led the orchestra in works by Liszt and Prokofiev, and the dramatic WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Fabulous Philadelphians' season-opening concert held at Penn's Irvine Auditorium on October 13th. Chief Conductor Charles Dutoit led the orchestra in works by Liszt and Prokofiev, and the dramatic soprano Deborah Voigt sang Broadway melodies by Gershwin, Lowe, Kern, and Sondheim. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/989484/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/989484.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Arden Theatre Company's production of Tracy Letts' Pulitizer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play about familial dysfunction. Directed by Terrence Nolen, and starring Carla Belver, David Howey, and Elena Araoz. wrti Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/989484/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/989484.mp3 00:02:08 no WRTI WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Arden Theatre Company's production of Tracy Letts' Pulitizer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play about familial dysfunction. Directed by Terrence Nolen, and starring Carla Belver, David Howey, and Elena WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Arden Theatre Company's production of Tracy Letts' Pulitizer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play about familial dysfunction. Directed by Terrence Nolen, and starring Carla Belver, David Howey, and Elena Araoz. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/988693/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/988693.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Opera Company of Philadelphia's season-opening production of Bizet's CARMEN, with mezzo-soprano Rinat Shaham singing the leading role, and tenor David Pomeroy singing Don Jose. wrti Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/988693/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/988693.mp3 00:01:55 no WRTI, OPERA COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Opera Company of Philadelphia's season-opening production of Bizet's CARMEN, with mezzo-soprano Rinat Shaham singing the leading role, and tenor David Pomeroy singing Don Jose. WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews the Opera Company of Philadelphia's season-opening production of Bizet's CARMEN, with mezzo-soprano Rinat Shaham singing the leading role, and tenor David Pomeroy singing Don Jose. WRTI-FM http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/985745/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/985745.mp3 WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews two productions from the Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe: Pig Iron Theatre's TWELFTH NIGHT, which runs until Sept 17 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, and WHALE OPTICS presented by Lucidity Suitcase International. wrti Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT Lesley Valdes http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wrti/.jukebox/media/wrti/985745/mp3/arts/podcast/10583/985745.mp3 00:02:15 no WRTI, PHILLY FRINGE, PIG IRON, WHALE OPTICS, LUCIDITY WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews two productions from the Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe: Pig Iron Theatre's TWELFTH NIGHT, which runs until Sept 17 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, and WHALE OPTICS presented by Lucidity Suitcase International. WRTI's Lesley Valdes reviews two productions from the Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe: Pig Iron Theatre's TWELFTH NIGHT, which runs until Sept 17 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, and WHALE OPTICS presented by Lucidity Suitcase International. WRTI-FM