Archive for 2012
Lyric Opera’s “Hansel and Gretel” serves up a wry Freudian nightmare for all ages
In the Bill Mason era, the Lyric Opera of Chicago inaugurated […]
Dec 08, 2012
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Russian conductor makes notable debut with CSO
It’s been a good fortnight for music of Dmitri Shostakovich at […]
Dec 07, 2012
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Lyric Opera hires guest chorus master
The Lyric Opera appears to have solved its choral problems for […]
Dec 06, 2012
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Chanticleer’s luminous art traces the Christmas tradition
At first glance, Chanticleer’s concert Tuesday night at Fourth Presbyterian Church […]
Dec 05, 2012
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Dudamel and Bolivar Orchestra spark an audience frenzy at Symphony Center
When Gustavo Dudamel comes to town, you get the circus as […]
Dec 03, 2012
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Joined by two guests, the Orion Ensemble goes to the opera
In a program titled “A Night at the Opera,” presented Sunday […]
Dec 03, 2012
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Marking its tenth anniversary, ICE looks to expand its new-music cool
The International Contemporary Ensemble has never been afraid of thinking big. […]
Dec 01, 2012
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Elder and CSO ignite in luminous Dvořák and fiery Shostakovich
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has the luxury of enjoying regular visits […]
Nov 30, 2012
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Muti’s CSO salary over $2 million last year
Riccardo Muti earned over $2 million in 2011, his first year […]
Nov 29, 2012
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Anaphora offers an engaging survey of music by Chicago composers
Anaphora was formed in 2008 as an ensemble dedicated to the […]
Nov 27, 2012
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