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Gallic charm abounds at Apollo Chorus’s French Festival, despite resonant acoustic

True to its name, the Apollo Chorus of Chicago’s French Festival, […]

May 06, 2024
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Haydn provides the highlight in IPO’s classical-era program

After a very American season to date, the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra […]

Apr 14, 2024
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Natalie Clein brings ardent artistry to Jewish composers at Mandel Hall

The University of Chicago’s Mandel Hall became a temple to Jewish […]

Feb 24, 2024
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Jussen Brothers deliver stunning Stravinsky in Chicago debut

Chicago became the city of brotherly love on Sunday afternoon, when […]

Jan 22, 2024
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Pacifica Quartet returns to UC in style for second Randel term

They’re back! The Pacifica Quartet previously enjoyed a 17-year association at […]

Oct 22, 2023
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Opera Festival of Chicago serves up an arresting “Attila”

The Opera Festival of Chicago’s advertisements for their production of Verdi’s […]

Jul 21, 2023
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North Shore Chamber Fest opens with offbeat rep and a Russian chestnut

On Wednesday night, the North Shore Chamber Music Festival launched its […]

Jun 08, 2023
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Dover Quartet brings humor, passion, and tranquility to an E-flat evening

Wednesday night’s concert at Galvin Recital Hall at Northwestern University was […]

Feb 16, 2023
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Lyric Opera’s darkly Freudian “Hansel and Gretel” returns in worthy revival

Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel made a largely successful return to the […]

Jan 26, 2023
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Chicago Sinfonietta’s King Day concert is a rousing classical and gospel showcase

Martin Luther King Day in Chicago is also the occasion of […]

Jan 17, 2023
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