Archive for April, 2013

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The new Andreas Mitisek era of Chicago Opera Theater continues with […]

Apr 17, 2013
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Britten Festival to highlight 70th anniversary season of UC Presents

Benjamin Britten will be feted in style next season in Hyde […]

Apr 16, 2013
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Thielemann, Batiashvili and Dresden orchestra serve up memorable afternoon of Brahms

There may be older orchestras extant in the world today, but […]

Apr 15, 2013
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Adolph “Bud” Herseth, legendary CSO trumpet player, dies at 91

The brilliant, majestic trumpet timbre that meant the Chicago Symphony Orchestra […]

Apr 14, 2013
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Contempo serves up bracing Argentinian double bill of opera, tango and jazz

Contempo came up with a deft pairing of works for its […]

Apr 14, 2013
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Chicago Chamber Choir wraps season with eclectic and enjoyable program

A broadly diverse program held together by thematic unity marked the […]

Apr 14, 2013
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Keller Quartet cuts to the soul of Beethoven at Mandel Hall

It was one of those moments that are as rare as […]

Apr 14, 2013
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Chicago Master Singers offer rare Jongen mass and other celestial delights

It isn’t every day that you get to hear a performance […]

Apr 13, 2013
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After sedate start, Muti’s Bach eventually reaches the summit

Muti’s back with Bach. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director returned […]

Apr 12, 2013
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Emerson Quartet and guests offer a stellar evening centered on 20th-century music

In a concert for the memory books, the Emerson Quartet and […]

Apr 11, 2013
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