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An underrated “Manfred” outshines a forgotten Bruch in Bychkov’s CSO turn
It’s not often that the seasoned music lover can indulge a […]
May 04, 2018
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A subbing Shaham brings wide-ranging program to Chicago
Symphony Center subscribers were no doubt crestfallen when the megastar duo […]
Mar 19, 2018
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Rolston Quartet makes a refined debut at Winter Chamber Music Festival
The Winter Chamber Music Festival in Evanston has justly earned kudos […]
Jan 15, 2018
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Chamber Music Society closes year with fresh and gratifying Bach
If you’ve ever felt rejected or ignored after an offering of […]
Dec 21, 2017
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Third Coast Baroque parties like it’s 1685
There was something magical in the air in 1685. This was […]
Nov 11, 2017
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Josefowicz takes audience on a journey of discovery at Mandel Hall
In days of yore, the job description of a virtuoso included […]
Nov 04, 2017
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Chicago Philharmonic celebrates ancient inspirations from Orff to Theofanidis
Since taking the reins of the Chicago Philharmonic four years ago, […]
Oct 16, 2017
at 12:03 pm
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Mutter lights a fire with Tchaikovsky in CSO’s season-opener
The day after violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter graced the Symphony Center stage […]
Sep 24, 2017
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Repin uneven in Sibelius, but Mälkki leads CSO in a notably fresh “Eroica” at Ravinia
Conductor Susanna Mälkki’s appearances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in recent […]
Jul 21, 2017
at 11:53 am
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Bruckner Orchester Linz offers a populist program at the Harris Theater
Conductor Dennis Russell Davies brought his Bruckner Orchester Linz and vocalists […]
Feb 04, 2017
at 1:16 pm
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