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Radvanovsky shines brightly in Lyric’s sumptuous Puccini feast

On Saturday night, Sondra Radvanovsky inhabited twelve different heroine roles in her all-Puccini […]

Feb 09, 2025
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Pianist Cann plays (and talks about) underplayed music of black women composers

The Logan Center for the Arts celebrated some of the city’s […]

Jan 25, 2025
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Dunedin Consort marks a Bach anniversary with intimate “St. John Passion”

2024 marks the 300th anniversary of the first performance of J.S. […]

Nov 16, 2024
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Roomful of Teeth opens UC Presents season in eclectic vocal style

Roomful of Teeth is not your ordinary vocal ensemble. And they […]

Oct 12, 2024
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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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