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May 17
Illinois Philharmonic OrchestraStilian Kirov, conductorPeter Richard Conte, organistGigout: Grand Choer DialoguePoulenc: […]
Apr 17, 2025
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No sophomore slump with Canellakis’s successful return to CSO
The incredible shrinking programs continue apace at Orchestra Hall. Granted, duration […]
Apr 04, 2025
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Mazzoli’s “Listeners” proves a crass and muddled mess at Lyric Opera
When an opera begins with a dancer in a catsuit stalking […]
Mar 31, 2025
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A multitasking Szeps-Znaider shows convivial rapport with CSO
Someday, some enterprising soloist is going to create a sensation by […]
Mar 28, 2025
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Hrůša leads the CSO in revelatory, shattering Shostakovich
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is on a roll. After Manfred Honeck’s […]
Mar 21, 2025
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April 17
Chicago Symphony OrchestraJaap van Zweden, conductor Mahler: Symphony No. 77:30 p.m. Symphony […]
Mar 17, 2025
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Pérez and Pati lift Lyric Opera’s routine “Bohème”
As if there wasn’t enough youthful revelry in the Loop Saturday […]
Mar 16, 2025
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Music of the spirit soars with Honeck and CSO
There have been some up-and-down recent weeks with podium guests at […]
Mar 14, 2025
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“Medea,” “Salome,” “Cav & Pag” on tap in Lyric Opera’s 2025-26 season
Lyric Opera’s 2025-26 season will open October 11 with Sondra Radvanovsky […]
Mar 11, 2025
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Opposites attract with inspired partnership of Trifonov and Kavakos
Daniil Trifonov and Leonidas Kavakos would not be the first musicians […]
Mar 10, 2025
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