Archive for August, 2011

Chicago Classical Review wants you to advertise

It’s that time of year again when, taking advantage of the […]

Aug 31, 2011
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Bailey brings a robust yet light-footed approach to Bach

It was almost like being in the eye of a cultural […]

Aug 29, 2011
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Chicago Symphony announces two new principals

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced hires for two major principal […]

Aug 29, 2011
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The Knights bring blazing vitality to offbeat Schubert and Liszt program

After what was by all accounts a successful debut at Ravinia […]

Aug 25, 2011
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Steve Reich’s 75th marked in youthfully energetic style

The occasion may have been a 75th birthday celebration for American […]

Aug 23, 2011
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Lyric Opera gets 5 percent wage concession in new AGMA contract

The Lyric Opera of Chicago has reached an agreement with the […]

Aug 22, 2011
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Kalmar, Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus wrap the summer with a combustible Verdi Requiem

For a time at Millennium Park Friday night it seemed that, […]

Aug 20, 2011
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Light Opera Works’ “Student Prince” proves vocally strong yet dramatically uneven

Light Opera Works opened its sole operetta of the season Thursday […]

Aug 19, 2011
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Lisitsa offers blazing virtuosity and heart at Ravinia

The last time Valentina Lisitsa performed at Ravinia was in October […]

Aug 19, 2011
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Kalmar, Grant Park Orchestra serve up superb night of Adams and Shostakovich

There is a great thesis waiting to be written about why […]

Aug 18, 2011
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