Archive for October, 2010
Glass on Glass
When violinist Robert McDuffie commissioned a new concerto from Philip Glass […]
Oct 22, 2010
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Critic’s Choice
Along with Gil Shaham performing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and […]
Oct 21, 2010
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Shaham and scaled-down CSO prove congenial partners
With Mahler’s sprawling Symphony No. 7 heard last week and Shostakovich’s […]
Oct 20, 2010
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Revised Muti programs announced
Details of the reshuffled programs for Riccardo Muti’s February and May […]
Oct 20, 2010
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Pacifica Quartet launches Shostakovich cycle with riveting performance
The Pacifica Quartet’s opening program of Dmitri Shostakovich’s complete string quartets […]
Oct 18, 2010
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Bella Voce mixes music of Tudors and today in stimulating program
The a capella group Bella Voce, led by Andrew Lewis, opened […]
Oct 17, 2010
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Detailed and technocratic, Boulez’s Mahler lacks a fine madness
A Cherubini mass and commissioned world premiere were to be the […]
Oct 15, 2010
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Lyric Opera’s sturdy “Carmen” dealt a fatal card by singer’s cancellation
Those listening to Wednesday’s live broadcast of the Lyric Opera of […]
Oct 14, 2010
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dal niente opens with a rewarding night of new music
Dal niente’s season opener at Mayne Stage Wednesday night was the […]
Oct 14, 2010
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Pacifica Quartet set to launch exploration of Shostakovich
Beginning Sunday, Chicago audiences will have the rare opportunity to embark […]
Oct 13, 2010
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