Archive for 2011
The Top 10 Performances of 2011
1. Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Verdi’s Otello With […]
Dec 22, 2011
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“Sonic Arboretum” proves rapt and hypnotic at MCA
In this season of numberless Nutcrackers, Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers” […]
Dec 22, 2011
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Vamos concert showcases a gifted family’s music-making
One clearly needn’t hire a freelance trio for holiday celebrations at […]
Dec 19, 2011
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Music of the Baroque breathes new life into holiday program
Building on the template set in place by Music of the […]
Dec 17, 2011
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CSO, Salonen close year with new violin concerto, powerful Mahler
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is closing out 2011 with a program […]
Dec 16, 2011
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Clyne’s moving elegy a highlight of MusicNOW’s local premieres
For its second concert of the season, MusicNow served up a […]
Dec 13, 2011
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Pianist Fray proves most impressive with Beethoven in recital debut
David Fray appears to have all the requirements for a major […]
Dec 12, 2011
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Lyric Opera chief provides details, defends hiring of Fleming press rep
Lyric Opera of Chicago general director Anthony Freud provided more details […]
Dec 12, 2011
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William Ferris Chorale looks back to its roots to open 40th season
Although there were plenty of community choirs available for singers of […]
Dec 11, 2011
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Tallis Scholars bring a seasonal Marian celebration to Rockefeller Chapel
A bit of live concert serendipity intruded on the Tallis Scholars […]
Dec 10, 2011
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