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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