Archive for October, 2015

Despite last-minute drama, Academy Chamber Ensemble opens UC Presents season in spirited style

As if the pressure of performing isn’t intense enough, the pitfalls […]

Oct 17, 2015
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Civitas Ensemble serves up vitality and emotion in season opener

The Civitas Ensemble’s season-opening program was the result of some late […]

Oct 17, 2015
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Kissin brings fresh poetry to Tchaikovsky with Davis, CSO

Due to the vagaries of scheduling, Evgeny Kissin is playing only […]

Oct 16, 2015
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Critic’s Choice

An extraordinarily packed musical week is ahead, which includes Music of […]

Oct 14, 2015
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Cellist Joshua Roman set to premiere his new concerto with Illinois Philharmonic

When Antonín Dvořák began work on the cello concerto that would […]

Oct 12, 2015
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Up close and plugged in, Spektral Quartet kicks off season in edgy, adventurous fashion

The Spektral Quartet opened its season Saturday night with a characteristically […]

Oct 11, 2015
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Capuçon’s fiery playing sparks Bychkov’s Brahms program with CSO

Semyon Bychkov returned to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra podium Thursday night, […]

Oct 09, 2015
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American premiere is the highlight of Orion Ensemble’s mixed opener

The Orion Ensemble presented their  season-opening program “French and German Tapestries” […]

Oct 08, 2015
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With a superb cast and charming production, Lyric hits several high notes in delightful “Cenerentola”

After the numbingly tasteless new production of Le nozze di Figaro that […]

Oct 05, 2015
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Fifth House Ensemble opens tenth season with raucous, rewarding program

On Sunday evening at Constellation Chicago, Fifth House Ensemble kicked off […]

Oct 05, 2015
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