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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