Archive for February, 2018
Heggie’s “Moby-Dick” comes to Chicago in COT’s 2018-19 season
Two weeks ago while lamenting the continuing lack of American works […]
Feb 28, 2018
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Phan’s belated entrance provides boost to Music of the Baroque’s “Esther”
On paper, everything looked promising for Music of the Baroque’s premiere […]
Feb 28, 2018
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Amid changes, UC Presents sticks with classical emphasis in 2018-19 season
There was substantial sotto voce buzz last week when it was […]
Feb 27, 2018
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Early Brahms proves best from Ma, Ax and Kavakos
There are not many musicians these days who can pack Orchestra […]
Feb 26, 2018
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“Christmas Oratorio,” “Four Seasons” on tap in Music of the Baroque’s 2018-19 season
Music of the Baroque’s first season under new executive director Declan […]
Feb 26, 2018
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With the CSO’s return, Eschenbach leads youthful music of Chopin and Mendelssohn
While pianist David Fray is not quite the fixture in the […]
Feb 23, 2018
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Critic’s Choice
In recent seasons Music of the Baroque has offered some choice rarities […]
Feb 20, 2018
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Prégardien, Drake deliver rare artistry at Mandel Hall
Those hankering for the rare opportunity to hear Christoph Prégardien on […]
Feb 19, 2018
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Lyric Opera is back in the Mozart high life with a delightful “Così fan tutte”
One entered the opera house Saturday night for opening night of Così fan […]
Feb 18, 2018
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100 metronomes can’t be wrong, but Cerrone premiere impresses most in Ligeti program
The penultimate program of the György Ligeti festival in this season’s […]
Feb 17, 2018
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