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A superb Salzburg sojourn: the Philadelphia Orchestra plays Mozart

By Cameron Kelsall, 12 April 2026
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“a program that frequently left the listener on the edge of their seat”
Reviewed at Kimmel Center: Marian Anderson Hall, Philadelphia on 11 April 2026
Programme
Mozart, Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K550
Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K626
Performers
Harry Bicket, Conductor
Lauren Snouffer, Soprano
Elizabeth DeShong, Mezzo-soprano
David Portillo, Tenor
Brandon Cedel, Bass-baritone
Philadelphia Symphonic Choir
The Philadelphia Orchestra
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Cameron Kelsall
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall is a classical music critic and cultural reporter. He has written for Bachtrack since 2019, and his byline has appeared in many national and international classical music publications. Based in Philadelphia, he regularly travels around the United States for musical events. In addition to his career in journalism, Cameron also teaches in the Theatre Arts program at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a certified sommelier and avid home cook. His favorite composer is Mahler. Twitter: @CameronPKelsall.