Archive for July, 2010
A Russian composer’s breakdown and recovery, all in 105 minutes
The richly melodic music of Sergei Rachmaninoff remains a summer programming […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jul 17, 2010
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Osorio’s Beethoven a revelation on every level at Ravinia
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s recent Beethoven Festival is receiving a compact […]
Jul 16, 2010
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