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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