Archive for December, 2009
Bella Voce offers tasty and eclectic holiday buffet
‘Tis the season for holiday potpourris and Bella Voce, the group formerly known as His Majestie’s Clerkes,…
Dec 06, 2009
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Ferris Chorale rings in the season in wide-ranging, adventurous style
The earth’s climate may change, governments be overthrown, and economies topple, but there will always be the…
Dec 05, 2009
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An individual take on Mahler highlights Stenz’s CSO program
Perhaps the CTA should consider adding a seasonal express line from 20 N. Wacker to 220 S. Michigan.…
Dec 04, 2009
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dal niente serves up disturbingly memorable night of new music
It has become a cliché to lump modern music in with the spooky, but fierce new-music advocates…
Dec 04, 2009
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Strike averted as Lyric Opera musicians and management come to terms
The slender lady will sing Saturday night.
A settlement has been reached between the Lyric Opera of Chicago and…
Dec 04, 2009
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Lyric Opera musicians call a strike for Saturday’s “Merry Widow” opening
The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s opening night performance of The Merry Widow may not be so merry. The…
Dec 03, 2009
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Critic’s Choice
There are few more venerable Chicago holiday traditions than the William Ferris Chorale’s Christmas concert. Marking its 38th season,…
Dec 03, 2009
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