Chicago Classical Review

Kathleen Butera has been named the new executive director of Chicago Chamber Musicians. She replaces Amy Iwano who held…

In his first annual meeting as general director Anthony Freud informed the assembled Monday night that the Lyric Opera of…

Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra have appointed Alexander Hanna as the orchestra’s new principal bass. He succeeds Joseph…

Following Riccardo Muti’s concert today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI bestowed the highest Papal honor upon…

Continuing the emphasis on international touring that has been an early hallmark of the Riccardo Muti era, the Chicago Symphony…

Philip Glass opera returns to Chicago after a long absence, along with Piazzolla’s only stage work and rarely performed Verdi…

Maurizio Pollini has canceled his U.S. tour for health reasons, including his May 13 Symphony Center Presents appearance.

Kirill Gerstein,…

The University of Chicago Presents series will once again serve up a first-class array of guest artists in the 2012-13…

Music of the Baroque’s 2012-13 season will mark Jane Glover’s tenth anniversary as music director with a lineup devoted entirely…

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The opera that Renée Fleming, the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s creative consultant, has chosen for the company’s new commission…