Archive for July, 2010
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August 29
Andreas Klein, piano
Mozart: Sonata in A Minor, K.310
Ravel: Sonatine
Prokofiev: Sonata No. 3 in A Minor,…
Jul 31, 2010
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A Russian composer’s breakdown and recovery, all in 105 minutes
The richly melodic music of Sergei Rachmaninoff remains a summer programming staple, and a guaranteed way of packing in the…
Jul 29, 2010
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Grant Park Orchestra serves up enjoyable night of lightish showpieces
Wednesday’s Grant Park Orchestra concert delivered a pair of barnburners by Liszt and Tchaikovsky along with a cool splash of…
Jul 29, 2010
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American jazz filtered through experimental Europeans at Ravinia
That established Europe gave classical music to a fledging America is well known. That African-Americans would cross-fertilize European classical harmonies…
Jul 28, 2010
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Chorus master Nally to leave the Lyric Opera
Less than three weeks after general director Bill Mason announced his retirement, comes word that the Lyric Opera of Chicago…
Jul 27, 2010
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Fleming’s Strauss soars in Eschenbach anniversary night at Ravinia
Rain threatened, but the onstage star power—in the person of American soprano Renee Fleming—was dazzling. So it was no surprise…
Jul 25, 2010
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Tippett’s “A Child of Our Time” makes moving impact on a stormy night
If last season’s Plans and Friday night’s A Child of Our Time are any indication, Chicago’s mercurial weather gods are…
Jul 24, 2010
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Sub pianist Barto rises to challenge in Goerne recital at Ravinia
Tendinitis forced Christoph Eschenbach out of Thursday night’s Schumann and Brahms liederabend with Matthias Goerne. The pair’s song recitals have…
Jul 23, 2010
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Midori shows first-class artistry in rich program at Ravinia
Midori is one of those artists whose consistency, technical excellence and lack of interpretive excess can sometimes allow her gifts…
Jul 21, 2010
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Alondra de la Parra has the inside track to become next Sinfonietta conductor
Sources indicate that Alondra de la Parra is the leading candidate to become the next music director of the Chicago…
Jul 17, 2010
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