Archive for 2014
Lyric Opera’s uneven “Anna Bolena” lacks a sharp cutting edge
The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s opening performance of Donizetti’s Anna Bolena […]
Dec 07, 2014
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Metzmacher makes mixed impression in CSO’s Russian program
One could hardly have stage-managed the conclusion of Shostakovich’s Symphony No. […]
Dec 05, 2014
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Grand Torino: Noseda, inspired cast and Italian musicians hit the bullseye in a thrilling “William Tell”
The Teatro Regio Torino is steeped in tradition. Founded in 1740, […]
Dec 04, 2014
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Lyric Opera’s “Ring” to emphasize the story-telling and theatricality of Wagner’s tetralogy
There will be no ladies in horned helmets. Nor will there […]
Dec 03, 2014
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Nothing sacred in Music of the Baroque’s routine “Christmas Oratorio”
Handel’s Messiah continues to be the most popular of classical holiday […]
Dec 02, 2014
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Huydts premiere, Prokofiev fare best in varied Orion Ensemble program
Sunday night the Orion Ensemble presented their second season program at […]
Nov 24, 2014
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Pianist Kozhukhin makes spellbinding Chicago debut at Mandel Hall
Denis Kozhukhin’s Chicago debut may not have been generous by the […]
Nov 22, 2014
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CSO’s Brandenburgs make for a mixed bag of Bach
There were ample reasons to be mildly skeptical about the Chicago […]
Nov 21, 2014
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Mutter and young colleagues deliver fresh, exhilarating Vivaldi
Anne-Sophie Mutter is, happily, becoming a regular and welcome guest again […]
Nov 20, 2014
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Pianist Denis Kozhukhin searches for harmony in a wide range of music
Career paths are different for every pianist. Some focus on giving […]
Nov 19, 2014
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