Archive for 2018

Gardner, CSO take flight with Nielsen symphony

If there ever was a time for a Carl Nielsen renaissance, […]

Dec 07, 2018
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Netrebko brings dollops of diva and Russian drama to Lyric Opera recital

Listeners with long memories will recall a time when concerts of […]

Dec 04, 2018
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Little romantic charm, Massenet magic in Lyric Opera’s silly “Cendrillon”

Jules Massenet just can’t seem to catch a break. The Frenchman […]

Dec 03, 2018
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Tiberghien explores piano music of the First World War

Cédric Tiberghien returned to Orchestra Hall Sunday afternoon as part of […]

Dec 03, 2018
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Two principals take the solo spotlight in CSO’s all-Mozart program

 For this week’s all-Mozart program, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra took a […]

Nov 30, 2018
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Glover leads MOB in a meticulous and exuberant “Christmas Oratorio”

It’s hard to consider Bach’s Christmas Oratorio without first putting his […]

Nov 26, 2018
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Chicago Ensemble explores new chamber music in “Discover America”

The composer’s life isn’t an easy one. Just ask the 406 […]

Nov 25, 2018
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Chicago composers display an array of individual voices at MusicNow

When it comes to new music, Chicago need not be the […]

Nov 20, 2018
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Big voices bring visceral Verdi thunder to Lyric’s “Trovatore”

Babies thrown on pyres, mixed up infant brothers, a mysterious gypsy […]

Nov 18, 2018
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Fringe Opera uncovers a masterwork with Hindemith’s “Christmas Dinner”

You know, nothing says Christmas like Paul Hindemith. Actually, few people […]

Nov 17, 2018
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