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Illinois Philharmonic makes impressive downtown debut with belated Zemlinsky premiere

Every so often we attend concerts that remind us that our […]

Apr 27, 2014
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Dufour, CSO triumph with premiere of Connesson concerto

Chicago Symphony Orchestra subscription concerts aren’t usually marketed with a thematic […]

Mar 07, 2014
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Third Coast Percussion delivers powerful Thomas premiere at Logan Center

It must have been heartening for contemporary music aficionados to see […]

Feb 22, 2014
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ICE downsizes with intriguing music for oboe and piano, past and present

It was the International Contemporary Ensemble that received top billing Sunday […]

Jan 13, 2014
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Tenor Agnew makes impressive podium debut with Music of the Baroque’s holiday program

Musical offerings in the latter half of December are devoted to […]

Dec 20, 2013
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Cuarteto Casals displays individual artistry at Mandel Hall

Usually when a particular artist or ensemble comes to mind, a […]

Nov 02, 2013
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Bychkov, Gerstein ignite a fire with CSO in Walton and Prokofiev

Say what you will about the program and the performances Thursday […]

Oct 25, 2013
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MusicNOW leads off with a trio of intriguing new works

It’s likely that none of the three substantial works on the […]

Oct 22, 2013
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Nicole Cabell presents an array of vocal delights at Northeastern

Not unlike soprano Nicole Cabell’s recital at Ravinia this summer, a […]

Oct 19, 2013
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Muti, CSO serve up yet more Verdi before the veal and vichyssoise

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra began its first week of the fall […]

Sep 22, 2013
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