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New CEO brings a fresh optimism as Lyric Opera opens 70th season

The first official day of work for the Lyric Opera of […]

Sep 12, 2024
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Critic’s Choice for 2024-25

Haydn: The CreationMusic of the Baroque/Dame Jane GloverSeptember 15-18 The music […]

Sep 02, 2024
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Sonic overkill takes the luster off of Kalmar’s Mahler farewell

It wasn’t looking good about an hour before Carlos Kalmar’s final […]

Aug 17, 2024
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Copland and Mozart shine brightly with Kalmar and Grant Park Orchestra

Wednesday night’s concert at the Grant Park Music Festival reflected two […]

Aug 08, 2024
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September 12

Aznavoorian Duo“Legacies, from Armenia to America”7:30 p.m. Ravinia/Bennett Gordon Hall September […]

Aug 06, 2024
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Kalmar returns, serves up season highlight with stirring Bruckner, kaleidoscopic Janáček

The Grant Park Music Festival has entered its final two weeks […]

Aug 03, 2024
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John Mangum appointed new chief of Lyric Opera

The Lyric Opera of Chicago announced Wednesday that John Mangum will […]

Jul 31, 2024
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Jansen & Mäkelä make simpatico partners in new concerto disc

Sibelius: Violin Concerto; Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1.  Janine Jansen, violinist; […]

Jul 30, 2024
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Opera Festival of Chicago closes strongly with dark yet compelling double-bill

“Are you here for Father Schmitz’s talk?” asked the usher in […]

Jul 12, 2024
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Morlot, Grant Park forces soar in Stravinsky, choral rarities

Sometimes Grant Park Music Festival scheduling can be serendipitous. With a […]

Jun 29, 2024
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