Archive for November, 2009

Chicago Philharmonic offers fitful passion in chamber program

The good news this season is that the Chicago Philharmonic orchestra […]

Nov 16, 2009
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Rzewski’s powerful premiere highlights Contempo concert

The Chicago premiere of a new work by Frederic Rzewski was […]

Nov 15, 2009
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Fulcrum Point’s “Inner Torments” merely skims surface of multi-media misery

On paper at least, it was an interesting idea: spotlighting ways […]

Nov 13, 2009
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Bernstein’s “Mass” gets a rare but welcome revival at Northwestern

To this day there is no definitive categorical home for Leonard […]

Nov 13, 2009
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CSO’s majestic Bruckner eventually reaches the summit

Those looking for spiritual musical consolation this weekend could hardly ask […]

Nov 13, 2009
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Violinist Ilya Kaler brings a scholar’s evolving perspective to Brahms

With the possible exception of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto, few of the […]

Nov 11, 2009
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Feltsman’s remarkable virtuosity cuts to the music’s heart of darkness

Vladimir Feltsman is one of those musicians who often divide critical […]

Nov 10, 2009
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Chicago Chamber Musicians go for Baroque

Chicago Chamber Musicians has never been very interested in fixed musical […]

Nov 10, 2009
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Dawn Upshaw, Saint Paul ensemble unveil new song cycle at Mandel Hall

It’s a testament to the richness and variety of Chicago’s music […]

Nov 07, 2009
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Young Italian singer’s recital showcases a genuine rising star

The Italian bass-baritone, Luca Pisaroni made his Chicago-area debut Friday night […]

Nov 07, 2009
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