Archive for October, 2016
Mazzoli’s “Uproar” makes noise with impressive music, charismatic singer at Chicago Fringe Opera
Chicago is currently awash in debut operas by major young composers […]
Oct 31, 2016
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Danish Quartet brings an introspective program to Mandel Hall
The University of Chicago Present series continued Friday evening with the […]
Oct 29, 2016
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With a pair of debuts, a mixed night out for CSO
With Chicago taking a night off from a certain sporting event […]
Oct 28, 2016
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Critic’s Choice
This week’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts offer a bracing program with […]
Oct 27, 2016
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Graham replaces Koch in Lyric “Troyens”; CSO reports another deficit year
Lyric Opera has a new Dido. Sophie Koch has withdrawn from […]
Oct 27, 2016
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Music of the Baroque opens season with a rare Handel “Feast”
Handel was nothing if not a practical businessman. When the taste […]
Oct 25, 2016
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Muhly’s “Dark Sisters” receives powerful Chicago premiere from Third Eye Theatre Ensemble
You really have to give it to Third Eye Theatre Ensemble. […]
Oct 22, 2016
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Newberry Consort opens 30th season with delightful “stage jigs”
Friday night in Ruggles Hall the Newberry Library hosted the opening […]
Oct 22, 2016
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Lyric Opera renews Anthony Freud contract through 2021
With the Lyric Opera of Chicago enjoying acclaim for its opening […]
Oct 21, 2016
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Conductor Afkham strikes sparks with CSO, Ax in impressive debut
The 2016-17 season will see five young conductors make their Chicago […]
Oct 21, 2016
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