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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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