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
at 10:40 pm
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