Archive for October, 2015
Despite last-minute drama, Academy Chamber Ensemble opens UC Presents season in spirited style
As if the pressure of performing isn’t intense enough, the pitfalls […]
Oct 17, 2015
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Civitas Ensemble serves up vitality and emotion in season opener
The Civitas Ensemble’s season-opening program was the result of some late […]
Oct 17, 2015
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Kissin brings fresh poetry to Tchaikovsky with Davis, CSO
Due to the vagaries of scheduling, Evgeny Kissin is playing only […]
Oct 16, 2015
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Critic’s Choice
An extraordinarily packed musical week is ahead, which includes Music of […]
Oct 14, 2015
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Cellist Joshua Roman set to premiere his new concerto with Illinois Philharmonic
When Antonín Dvořák began work on the cello concerto that would […]
Oct 12, 2015
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Up close and plugged in, Spektral Quartet kicks off season in edgy, adventurous fashion
The Spektral Quartet opened its season Saturday night with a characteristically […]
Oct 11, 2015
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Capuçon’s fiery playing sparks Bychkov’s Brahms program with CSO
Semyon Bychkov returned to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra podium Thursday night, […]
Oct 09, 2015
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American premiere is the highlight of Orion Ensemble’s mixed opener
The Orion Ensemble presented their season-opening program “French and German Tapestries” […]
Oct 08, 2015
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With a superb cast and charming production, Lyric hits several high notes in delightful “Cenerentola”
After the numbingly tasteless new production of Le nozze di Figaro that […]
Oct 05, 2015
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Fifth House Ensemble opens tenth season with raucous, rewarding program
On Sunday evening at Constellation Chicago, Fifth House Ensemble kicked off […]
Oct 05, 2015
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