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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