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Fireworks, musical and literal, with Kalmar, Third Coast Percussion and GPO
On Wednesday night Carlos Kalmar and the Grant Park Orchestra seemed […]
Jul 09, 2026
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A worthy Barber outing before the deluge at Grant Park
Kalena Bovell made her Grant Park Orchestra podium debut Wednesday night, leading […]
Jun 25, 2026
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Cellist Herbert provides a summer highlight with Shostakovich
Meteorological fortune has favored the Grant Park Orchestra so far this […]
Jun 18, 2026
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Hughes’ direct “Eroica” makes a fitting Lakeview Orchestra swan song
Conductor Gregory Hughes created the volunteer Lakeview Orchestra essentially from scratch […]
Jun 08, 2026
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Escher Quartet makes welcome return to North Shore Chamber Festival
The North Shore Chamber Music Festival (NSCMF) marks an inflection in […]
Jun 06, 2026
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Apollo Chorus rings in America’s 250th with eclectic program
America was just approaching its 100th birthday when the Apollo Chorus […]
May 09, 2026
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De Priest soars in Handel arias with Ars Musica
Ars Musica Chicago presented a small gem at Ravenswood’s historic All […]
May 04, 2026
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Apollo’s Fire explores varied music from an era of peace in the Holy City
Given the present state of affairs in the Middle East, it […]
Apr 19, 2026
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After a long absence, Kissin returns to CSO with compelling Scriabin rarity
Though Evgeny Kissin’s popular Orchestra Hall recitals bring him to Chicago […]
Apr 17, 2026
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Dinnerstein excels in intelligent, thoughtful program for UChicago
UChicago Presents hosted pianist Simone Dinnerstein in her Hyde Park debut […]
Mar 28, 2026
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