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Chicago Opera Theater’s all-20th-century 2014 season to offer three Chicago premieres
Chicago Opera Theater’s 2014 season promises to continue the edgy and inventive programming that has characterized its first two productions…
May 17, 2013
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Chicago Philharmonic plans season of Romantic favorites
Birthday anniversaries of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss will be marked in the 2013-14 season of the Chicago Philharmonic, which…
May 02, 2013
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Britten Festival to highlight 70th anniversary season of UC Presents
Benjamin Britten will be feted in style next season in Hyde Park with the University of Chicago Presents series marking…
Apr 16, 2013
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Adolph “Bud” Herseth, legendary CSO trumpet player, dies at 91
The brilliant, majestic trumpet timbre that meant the Chicago Symphony Orchestra around the world for over half a century has…
Apr 14, 2013
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More touring and “Otello” recording on tap for Muti, CSO
At a Wednesday press conference, Riccardo Muti announced more far-flung touring for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as well as the…
Apr 11, 2013
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Illinois Philharmonic to expand American programming, make downtown debut
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is clearly intent on making an impact beyond its south suburban base in Frankfort.
In the…
Mar 31, 2013
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Chicago Philharmonic names new conductor
Scott Speck has been named the new artistic director of the Chicago Philharmonic effective June 1. He succeeds Larry Rachleff,…
Mar 25, 2013
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Critic’s Choice
For musical aficionados, religious and non, Holy Week brings the opportunity to hear some of the great…
Mar 20, 2013
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Music of the Baroque to offer Schubert as well as Bach and Handel in 2013-14
Music of the Baroque will take to the road as well as reach further into the 19th century than ever…
Mar 07, 2013
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Critic’s Choice
Anne-Sophie Mutter’s Chicago appearances have, fortunately, been more frequent in recent seasons, both with the CSO and in recital. The…
Mar 06, 2013
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