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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