Archive for October, 2013
Kaler shines in Ars Viva’s contrasted program of Dvořák and Bartók
Two former Lake Forest Symphony concertmasters were reunited on Sunday afternoon: […]
Oct 29, 2013
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Civitas Ensemble serves up a bracing mix of old and new
In a city as musically rich as Chicago, there is an […]
Oct 28, 2013
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Botha withdraws from Lyric “Otello”; Forbis to sing final two performances
The Lyric Opera’s bad luck with indisposed singers in its production […]
Oct 28, 2013
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Haymarket Opera’s revelatory “Pimpinone” a feast for the ears and eyes
Local performances of Baroque opera, sadly, have become a rarity with […]
Oct 27, 2013
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Bychkov, Gerstein ignite a fire with CSO in Walton and Prokofiev
Say what you will about the program and the performances Thursday […]
Oct 25, 2013
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MusicNOW leads off with a trio of intriguing new works
It’s likely that none of the three substantial works on the […]
Oct 22, 2013
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Illinois Philharmonic opens season with a compelling new concerto
There was a sense of occasion surrounding the opening of the […]
Oct 20, 2013
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In its Chicago debut, Tilson Thomas’s Miami Beach ensemble finds New Worlds to conquer
Founded by Michael Tilson Thomas, the New World Symphony for the […]
Oct 20, 2013
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Nicole Cabell presents an array of vocal delights at Northeastern
Not unlike soprano Nicole Cabell’s recital at Ravinia this summer, a […]
Oct 19, 2013
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Nicholas Phan’s Britten recital finds its footing at Mandel Hall
Tenor Nicholas Phan was back onstage in Chicago Friday night, finishing […]
Oct 19, 2013
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