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
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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
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Aimard’s mild-tempered Bach offers mixed rewards
“For the use and profit of the musical youth desirous of […]
Nov 10, 2014
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Chicago Master Singers take flight in Dvořák rarity
For most conductors, directing a performance of Mozart’s Requiem would be […]
Nov 09, 2014
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Lyric’s “Ring” designer dies; CSO gathers its tour kudos
*Johan Engels, tapped to do the set designs for the Lyric […]
Nov 08, 2014
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Exquisite Tafelmusik playing upstaged by unheavenly sensory overload
Tafelmusik returned to Hyde Park Friday night for the first time […]
Nov 08, 2014
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Barnatan shows top-flight artistry in Barber and Schubert
The Harris Theater has long been home for Music of the […]
Nov 04, 2014
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Beijing orchestra makes impressive showing in Chicago debut
For a city of Chicago’s size and musical significance, the number […]
Nov 03, 2014
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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
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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
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