Archive for May, 2012
CSO, van Zweden offer taut, energetic performances
The schedule for this week’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts has been […]
May 17, 2012
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Chicago Chamber Musicians name new exec
Kathleen Butera has been named the new executive director of Chicago […]
May 17, 2012
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MusicNow closes season on mixed, deafening note
The final MusicNOW program of the season offered a contrasted lineup […]
May 15, 2012
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Rembrandt Chamber Players serve up contrasted takes on “A Soldier’s Tale”
It has become trendy of late to program contemporary remakings of […]
May 15, 2012
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Lyric Opera balances its budget and renews Davis contract through 2021
In his first annual meeting as general director Anthony Freud informed […]
May 14, 2012
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Kirill Gerstein’s invitation to the dance makes for a memorable afternoon
With a cancellation by the originally scheduled Maurizio Pollini — and […]
May 14, 2012
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CSO names new principal bass
Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra have appointed Alexander Hanna […]
May 14, 2012
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Chicago Chorale provides robust performance of Vierne mass
In addition to the main vocal performances presented by the Chicago […]
May 14, 2012
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Lang Lang shows top artistry as well as fireworks at Lyric Opera recital
The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s regular season may have ended in […]
May 13, 2012
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Muti receives highest papal honor at the Vatican
Following Riccardo Muti’s concert today at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI […]
May 11, 2012
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