Archive for March, 2013

A tour de force Chicago Symphony debut by a different Barenboim

Barenboim and the Chicago Symphony: that’s a combination we haven’t experienced […]

Mar 15, 2013
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With hunchback deux, Lyric Opera’s “Rigoletto” remains a superb show

Meet the new hunchback. Even better than the old hunchback. For […]

Mar 14, 2013
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Shostakovich Trio provides the highlight in Orion Ensemble program

The Orion Ensemble, in an intimate program Wednesday evening, struck a […]

Mar 14, 2013
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Critic’s Choice

Anna Netrebko and Joseph Calleja are bringing genuine excitement and vocal […]

Mar 13, 2013
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Rembrandt Chamber Players deliver superb performance of Dvořák masterpiece

Among the handful of top works in the genre, Dvořák’s Piano […]

Mar 12, 2013
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After rough start, Mutter and Orkis serve up ample fire and musical rewards

Anne-Sophie Mutter returned to Chicago Sunday afternoon looking timelessly elegant and […]

Mar 11, 2013
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Star power and soaring vocalism make second time the charm for Lyric Opera’s “La Boheme”

After the mediocre, vocally uneven La Boheme that opened in January, […]

Mar 10, 2013
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Friendly colleagues Netrebko and Calleja team up again in Lyric Opera’s “La Boheme”

No doubt about it, the singers taking over the leads in […]

Mar 08, 2013
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Macelaru fills in again at CSO with largely successful results

One conductor’s ocular problem is another conductor’s opportunity. One year ago, […]

Mar 08, 2013
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Music of the Baroque to offer Schubert as well as Bach and Handel in 2013-14

Music of the Baroque will take to the road as well […]

Mar 07, 2013
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