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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