Archive for February, 2010
“Oedipus” rules! CSO, Tilson Thomas serve up a memorable night of Stravinsky
For the second and final week of his Chicago Symphony Orchestra […]
Feb 19, 2010
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Chorus to be in the spotlight this summer at Grant Park Music Festival
Grand choral masterworks will offer the big nights in the 76th […]
Feb 17, 2010
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Palomar Quartet brings a full evening of modern music to the Empty Bottle
You know you’re living in a great city when you can […]
Feb 17, 2010
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David Finckel and Wu Han find the right balance on and off the stage
For one musician, managing the myriad timing and logistical details of […]
Feb 16, 2010
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Berlioz makes a belated Lyric Opera bow with “Damnation of Faust”
The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s storied history is made all the […]
Feb 15, 2010
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Chicago Chamber Musicians reveal the more intimate side of Bruckner
The finest chamber music is produced by musicians who have the […]
Feb 15, 2010
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Dalbavie’s Piano Trio the surprise hit of Bronfman chamber program
It’s virtually impossible to predict what new music might capture the […]
Feb 15, 2010
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With “Oboe Overload” ICE doubles the double-reed pleasure
The stalwart sound of the oboe propelled it to the head […]
Feb 14, 2010
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St. Olaf Choir shows adventurous spirit in wide-ranging program
If anyone thinks that the American college choir tradition is no […]
Feb 13, 2010
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Bronfman, CSO majestic in Brahms, but Berg the surprise show-stealer under Tilson Thomas
The majority of ticket-buyers for this week’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts […]
Feb 12, 2010
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