Archive for April, 2015
Critic’s Choice
The Chicago concert calendar has created an unexpected Johann Sebastian Bach weekend […]
Apr 28, 2015
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A radiant von Stade can’t raise COT’s “Coffin in Egypt”
There is a contemporary subgenre of opera that lately has been […]
Apr 26, 2015
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Chicago Master Singers serve up a generous program of English rarities
The unwelcome news that Alan Heatherington will shutter his Ars Viva […]
Apr 25, 2015
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Bychkov, CSO deliver strong and sturdy Bruckner
It’s always a bit dicey to claim a national interpretive style […]
Apr 24, 2015
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UC composers shine in rewarding Contempo program
Thursday evening Contempo presented a “UChicago Resident Ensembles Showcase” at the […]
Apr 24, 2015
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Critic’s Choice
For those who like epic works April has not been the cruelest […]
Apr 22, 2015
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Picosa explores the music of Augusta Read Thomas
Monday night, the Picosa ensemble presented a program at PianoForte Chicago […]
Apr 21, 2015
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Osorio’s Ravel provides the highlight with Chicago Philharmonic
In an ambitious program Sunday night at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, the […]
Apr 21, 2015
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Kissin’s distinctive mastery brings illumination on a rainy afternoon
There are innumerable gifted keyboard artists on the current scene. But […]
Apr 20, 2015
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Music of the Baroque Chorus takes the spotlight in Renaissance program
The Music of the Baroque Chorus presented a program of Renaissance […]
Apr 20, 2015
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