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Dover Quartet opens Winter Chamber Fest in top form with “American” program

Northwestern University’s Winter Chamber Music Festival feels like a balm each […]

Jan 11, 2025
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Shani channels Barenboim in CSO’s uneven 2024 finale

Spacious tempi, rounded textures, a conductor-soloist leading from the keyboard—these ubiquitous […]

Dec 20, 2024
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Apollo Chorus’ “Messiah” back on track at DePaul

When the Apollo Chorus first began presenting its annual Christmastime Messiah […]

Dec 15, 2024
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Violinist Frang makes impressive CSO debut in Lintu’s eclectic program 

Conductor Hannu Lintu is rightfully earning a reputation for creative programs […]

Nov 22, 2024
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DeLeone brings lively spirit to Illinois Philharmonic return

Carmon DeLeone was the Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra’s music director for 25 […]

Nov 17, 2024
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Gaines’ tasteless “Figaro” proves just as deadly the second time around

Some nightmares are recurring. So one was reminded as Lyric Opera […]

Nov 10, 2024
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Blazing Copland, Kirchner highlight AMP’s 10th anniversary finale

Following successful collaborations with the Kontras Quartet and Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra […]

Nov 04, 2024
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Newberry Consort kicks off season with a blast from the Jacobean past

The Newberry Consort opened their 38th season Friday night at Hyde […]

Oct 19, 2024
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Belated Diamond premiere shines in IPO’s American program

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra opened its 47th season Saturday night with […]

Sep 22, 2024
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CSO opens season with a light, eclectic program

The curtains rose on the 2024-25 season this past week at […]

Sep 20, 2024
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