Archive for February, 2011
Pacifica Quartet wraps a remarkable Shostakovich cycle
The fascinating journey that began last October ended Sunday with the […]
Feb 28, 2011
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No surprises but plenty of fire and artistry in Kissin’s exhilarating Liszt
Given the daunting physical demands of Franz Liszt’s piano music, one […]
Feb 28, 2011
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The unbearable lightness (and length) of John Luther Adams’ music
“One of the musicians asked me today, ‘What does this piece […]
Feb 27, 2011
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Salonen, CSO take flight with fiery new concerto and magnificent Sibelius
Between Riccardo Muti’s second medical leave and the revolving roster of […]
Feb 25, 2011
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Post-L.A., Esa-Pekka Salonen looks to take up new challenges
It’s been nearly two years since the Finnish conductor and composer […]
Feb 23, 2011
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Japanese conductor wins Solti/CSO Competition
Sean Kubota won the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s first International Sir Georg […]
Feb 23, 2011
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Orion Ensemble to premiere dance work based on the Tarot
Card games have fascinated many composers over the years. Prokofiev’s opera […]
Feb 23, 2011
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Heatherington, Ars Viva deliver a generous Finnish-Hungarian program
There are not many conductors who can convincingly handle a program […]
Feb 21, 2011
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DiDonato scores a triumph in Chicago recital debut
“I like to hit the ground running,” said Joyce DiDonato after […]
Feb 19, 2011
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Andsnes’ memorable Brahms blends intimacy and bravura with CSO
This week’s retooled Chicago Symphony Orchestra program was made less venturesome […]
Feb 17, 2011
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