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Okpebholo works stand out in mixed MusicNOW program

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s MusicNOW series returned Monday night for an […]

Mar 16, 2022
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Apollo Chorus rises to the heights with Bach’s “St. John Passion”

If good things come to those who wait, such was surely […]

Mar 14, 2022
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McGill’s free and stylish playing highlights MOB’s Mozart program

Music of the Baroque welcomed Chicago native Anthony McGill, principal clarinet […]

Mar 01, 2022
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Young cast provides worthy advocacy for Heggie’s uneven “If I Were You” at Northwestern Opera Theater

A deal with the devil is an operatic tale as old […]

Feb 27, 2022
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Newberry Consort explores the unique music of the Medici court

[Editor’s Note: Technical issues prevented this review from being posted last […]

Feb 22, 2022
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Sinfonietta marks MLK birthday with a wide array of music

The Chicago Sinfonietta presented its annual Martin Luther King tribute concert […]

Jan 18, 2022
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COT spikes the holiday brew with a delightful “Becoming Santa Claus”

With a plot just begging for a Pixar adaptation, Chicago Opera […]

Dec 18, 2021
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Chicago Chorale marks 20 years with festive Christmas program

The Chicago Chorale belatedly celebrated its 20th anniversary with a festive […]

Dec 12, 2021
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Newberry Consort’s lively “Mexican Christmas” warms up a chilly night

The Newberry Consort brought a little Mexican warmth to a cold […]

Dec 04, 2021
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La Caccina celebrates womanhood and women composers with “Matriarchy”

As artistic director of the women’s vocal ensemble La Caccina, Carling […]

Nov 21, 2021
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