Archive for November, 2012
Young Russian brings fresh illumination to Tchaikovsky with CSO
“He’s only 21,” said one of the five hundred students in […]
Nov 15, 2012
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From Beethoven to Holst, Chicago Master Singers present an array of sacred music
To be noticed in Chicago’s sprawling classical scene, dominated by a […]
Nov 13, 2012
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Muddled Massenet: Directorial excess fatally undermines a fine cast in Lyric Opera’s “Werther”
Pauvre Massenet. The Lyric Opera of Chicago launched its first production […]
Nov 12, 2012
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Charismatic young conductor opens Illinois Philharmonic’s 35th season in style
There’s an unconscious tendency among many urban music aficionados to think […]
Nov 11, 2012
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Dutoit pushes reset and the CSO responds with magnificent Beethoven and Britten
Charles Dutoit couldn’t have arrived in town at a more opportune […]
Nov 09, 2012
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Salonen, Philharmonia deliver volatile Berlioz
The Philharmonia Orchestra returned to Chicago Wednesday night under current principal […]
Nov 07, 2012
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Illinois Philharmonic’s new conductor wants to be an advocate for neglected American music
What is it with Austrian conductors and American music? One of […]
Nov 06, 2012
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Ars Viva serves up subtle and brilliant Sibelius and Shostakovich
Alan Heatherington has long been a champion of the music of […]
Nov 05, 2012
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A memorable afternoon spent with J.S. Bach and András Schiff
András Schiff recorded a well-received complete set of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier for […]
Nov 05, 2012
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Pacifica Quartet’s artistry shines brightly in UC’s Logan Center
At any given performance, the Pacifica Quartet, whose recordings range from […]
Nov 04, 2012
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