Archive for April, 2010

Zehetmair brings austere audacity to Viennese program with Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

Relatively little known in the United States, Thomas Zehetmair has been […]

Apr 17, 2010
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Mason Bates’ musical notes from underground a mesmerizing vehicle for CSO, Hubbard Street Dance

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has just bid farewell to an unusually […]

Apr 16, 2010
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ABT’s engaging principals and handsome production provide a worthy “Swan Lake”

Adventurous balletomanes may ho-hum at yet another Swan Lake. But there […]

Apr 16, 2010
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American Ballet Theatre opens in lively style with short blasts from the recent past

It seemed like old times Wednesday at the opening performance of […]

Apr 15, 2010
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Suburban orchestra to tackle Mahler’s epic Symphony of a Thousand

Even among Gustav Mahler’s lengthy, tortuously complex works, there is nothing […]

Apr 14, 2010
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Pollini’s grace and spontaneity provide magical Chopin program

As Maurizio Pollini closed his Chopin recital Sunday afternoon with eight […]

Apr 12, 2010
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Lang Lang serves up propulsive Prokofiev and mixed Mozart at the Harris Theater

At the ripe age of 27, Lang Lang has already vaulted […]

Apr 12, 2010
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Chicago Chamber Choir offers wide-ranging selections in earthy program

Chicago is blessed with a wide array of fine choral ensembles, […]

Apr 12, 2010
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Back to the future with Rossini’s “Moses” kicking off Chicago Opera Theater season

Business as usual for Chicago Opera Theater means taking chances, and […]

Apr 11, 2010
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Poetic and elegant, Ax’s Chopin does Polish composer proud with Elder, CSO

Much of the music world is doing its best to mark […]

Apr 09, 2010
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