Archive for May, 2011
Chicago Chamber Musicians offer a compelling evening of contemporary music
For its final Composer Perspectives concert of the season, the Chicago […]
May 17, 2011
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Combustible Brahms closes Chicago Philharmonic season
The Chicago Philharmonic has seen its share of financial issues in […]
May 16, 2011
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Carlos Kalmar gets contract extension, new title as artistic director of Grant Park Music Festival
The Grant Park Music Festival has named Carlos Kalmar artistic director […]
May 16, 2011
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Florentine Opera downsizes gracefully for English Baroque double bill
MILWAUKEE—Like most opera companies these days, Florentine Opera is looking for […]
May 15, 2011
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A rousing premiere, Yo-Yo Ma and an Italian musical postcard (mailed from Germany) close Muti’s first season
Riccardo Muti’s final program of his inaugural season as the Chicago […]
May 13, 2011
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Muti and CSO provide blazing advocacy for Hindemith rarity
One of the most heartening aspects of Riccardo Muti’s inaugural season […]
May 10, 2011
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Orion Ensemble closes season with characteristic musical mix
The Orion Ensemble’s season-closing program presented a characteristic mix of the […]
May 10, 2011
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Chicago Chamber Musicians find depth and variety in generous French program
The overall mood was sunny at Sunday night’s Chicago Chamber Musicians […]
May 09, 2011
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Pianist Cohen delivers an individual, revelatory recital
Those that opted for a bouquet on Sunday would have done […]
May 09, 2011
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Two terrific singers keep COT’s song cycles focused on the music
It was a cost-cutting move that motivated Chicago Opera Theater to […]
May 08, 2011
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