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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