Archive for November, 2014

Chicago Ensemble is uncaged in music of Brahms and Wendy Lee

For nearly four decades, the Chicago Ensemble, led by artistic director […]

Nov 13, 2014
at 4:07 pm
No Comments

Composer Gordon Getty is finally getting his moment in the sun

Suppose that you are a dedicated composer who has attended a […]

Nov 11, 2014
at 4:48 pm
No Comments

Aimard’s mild-tempered Bach offers mixed rewards

“For the use and profit of the musical youth desirous of […]

Nov 10, 2014
at 11:02 am
No Comments

Chicago Master Singers take flight in Dvořák rarity

For most conductors, directing a performance of Mozart’s Requiem would be […]

Nov 09, 2014
at 12:02 pm
No Comments

Lyric’s “Ring” designer dies; CSO gathers its tour kudos

*Johan Engels, tapped to do the set designs for the Lyric […]

Nov 08, 2014
at 2:20 pm
No Comments

Exquisite Tafelmusik playing upstaged by unheavenly sensory overload

Tafelmusik returned to Hyde Park Friday night for the first time […]

Nov 08, 2014
at 1:51 pm
No Comments

Barnatan shows top-flight artistry in Barber and Schubert

The Harris Theater has long been home for Music of the […]

Nov 04, 2014
at 2:42 pm
1 Comment

Beijing orchestra makes impressive showing in Chicago debut

For a city of Chicago’s size and musical significance, the number […]

Nov 03, 2014
at 12:33 pm
3 Comments

Lyric Opera serves up the glitz and glitter in Diamond Anniversary bash

In some quarters, it’s considered tacky to flaunt one’s diamonds. But […]

Nov 02, 2014
at 1:21 pm
1 Comment

Third Coast Percussion gets political with American program at Logan Center

On All’s Souls’ Eve the four members of Third Coast Percussion […]

Nov 02, 2014
at 11:37 am
No Comments

Archive