Archive for 2009
Pianist’s stellar CSO debut a high point of Dohnanyi’s program
On paper, this week’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra program looked like a […]
Nov 20, 2009
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Song cycle given compelling premiere by soprano, Orion Ensemble
The Orion Ensemble presented the quasi-premiere of a compelling new song […]
Nov 19, 2009
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Upshaw, eighth blackbird take flight in Golijov’s “Ayre”
November has become something of an unofficial Dawn Upshaw Month at […]
Nov 19, 2009
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Rattle, Berlin Philharmonic return with warmth and brilliance
“That was awesome!” enthused one young woman to her companion as […]
Nov 17, 2009
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Kraemer mixes familiar Vivaldi with rarities in elemental Music of the Baroque program
Nicholas Kraemer, principal guest conductor of Music of the Baroque, knew […]
Nov 17, 2009
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Kaler’s superb Brahms performance with Ars Viva, a season highlight
What could be a better birthday treat for a conductor than […]
Nov 16, 2009
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Chicago Philharmonic offers fitful passion in chamber program
The good news this season is that the Chicago Philharmonic orchestra […]
Nov 16, 2009
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Rzewski’s powerful premiere highlights Contempo concert
The Chicago premiere of a new work by Frederic Rzewski was […]
Nov 15, 2009
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Fulcrum Point’s “Inner Torments” merely skims surface of multi-media misery
On paper at least, it was an interesting idea: spotlighting ways […]
Nov 13, 2009
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Bernstein’s “Mass” gets a rare but welcome revival at Northwestern
To this day there is no definitive categorical home for Leonard […]
Nov 13, 2009
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