Archive for 2017
Metropolitan Opera suspends Levine as two more victims come forward
UPDATED The Metropolitan Opera announced Sunday night that it is suspending […]
Dec 03, 2017
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Levine accused of molesting underaged teen during Ravinia tenure
[Updated] Celebrated conductor James Levine has been accused of molesting […]
Dec 02, 2017
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Shaham provides the highlight of CSO program with engaging Mendelssohn
On paper, the main interest of Thursday night’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra […]
Dec 01, 2017
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Dmitri Hvorostovsky 1962-2017
Dmitri Hvorostovsky, one of the great dramatic baritones of his generation, […]
Nov 22, 2017
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A first-rate cast finds treasure in Lyric Opera’s colorful “Pearl Fishers”
There are good reasons for not taking The Pearl Fishers seriously: […]
Nov 20, 2017
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Sensitive portrayals, compelling music highlight Fringe Opera’s “As One”
Chicago Fringe Opera has emerged as the most consistently impressive of […]
Nov 18, 2017
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A shining night of spiritual music from the Chicago Chorale
Often, when presenting a tasting-menu program of numerous far-flung but short […]
Nov 18, 2017
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Muti returns with Puccini rarity and delightful Strauss confection
Riccardo Muti was back on the podium at the Chicago Symphony […]
Nov 17, 2017
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“Sonorous Earth” makes a heavenly noise with Third Coast Percussion, Chicago Philharmonic
Bells have resounded mightily in two world premieres in Chicago this […]
Nov 14, 2017
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UC Presents serves up a bracing array of chamber works in Ligeti series
The University of Chicago Presents’ season-long exploration of the music of […]
Nov 11, 2017
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