Jill Kimball is a professional writer, lifelong choral singer and all-around arts enthusiast. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and more than a decade of experience working in news, arts administration, higher education and public relations. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two cuddly black cats.
BWW Review: BWW REVIEW: A stirring BEETHOVEN'S NINTH with RI PHIL, PROVIDENCE SINGERS at VETS Auditorium
May 7, 2022
May 7, 2022
Listen: These are tough times. COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. Americans are bitterly divided over whether the Supreme Court should overturn its 1973 decision on Roe v. Wade, as it seems poised to do. The war in Ukraine rages on. And we still haven't found a way to halt catastrophic climate change. We - Rhode Islanders, Americans, homo sapiens - are tired and sad.
BWW Review: BWW REVIEW: RI PHIL, KENSHO WATANABE bring infectious energy to ROMANTIC RACHMANINOFF at VETS Auditorium
November 14, 2021
November 14, 2021
A pair of stimulating, rarely heard pieces — not to mention a pair of young, energetic guest artists — made for a refreshing, unexpected and exhilarating evening at the VETS.
BWW Review: RI PHIL, EMANUEL AX Dazzle at the VETS Auditorium
June 13, 2021
June 13, 2021
The Rhode Island Philharmonic teamed up with world-famous pianist Emanuel Ax for a performance of Beethoven’s ‘Emperor’ concerto, played before the largest in-person crowd the VETS has seen in 16 months.
BWW Review: RI Phil springs into summer with its ORCHESTRA SHOWCASE
May 23, 2021
May 23, 2021
The Rhode Island Philharmonic’s chamber ensemble had a spring in its step at its last subscription concert of the 2020-21 season.
BWW Previews: R.I. Phil Promises to 'Ease In' to 21-22 Season with Audience Favorites
May 1, 2021
May 1, 2021
Following a year of canceled and mostly virtual concerts, the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra announced a 2021-22 season full of traditional classical blockbusters.
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