Archive for September, 2010
Chicago Chamber Musicians open season with intense and powerful Bartok
“Too squeaky,” explained violist Anthony Devroye about his walking off stage […]
Sep 22, 2010
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Turning 40, Music of the Baroque sees a bright future
Baroque music has been around for 400 years, give or take […]
Sep 21, 2010
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Muti’s season debut with the CSO draws 30,000 to Millennium Park
Okay, so it wasn’t exactly Mutipalooza. Nobody seemed to be going […]
Sep 19, 2010
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Five premieres in great Chicago buildings illuminate a rainy Saturday
As with sports and barbeques, the Chicago weather did not cooperate […]
Sep 19, 2010
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The moment for Muti
On Thursday night, Riccardo Muti will ascend the podium at Symphony […]
Sep 17, 2010
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Critic’s Choice
Let the Muti Madness begin. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s new music […]
Sep 16, 2010
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ACM to premiere new music in historic Loop venues this Saturday
Most concert venues are traditional standard-issue spaces. Symphony orchestras perform in […]
Sep 14, 2010
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ICE opens season in audacious style
You really have to admire ICE’s programming audacity. How many ensembles […]
Sep 13, 2010
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Lyric Opera stars shine at Millennium Park, even with cancellations
It was ten years ago that the Lyric Opera gave its […]
Sep 12, 2010
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Lake Forest Symphony opens season with enjoyable French program
The suburban counties surrounding Chicago are teeming with community orchestras, many […]
Sep 11, 2010
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