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Engaging Salonen premiere headlines CSO’s return
Riccardo Muti led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on a 10-day domestic […]
Jan 31, 2025
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Rameau highlights mixed Minkowski MOB debut
Paris-born conductor Marc Minkowski founded the early music ensemble Les Musiciens […]
Jan 26, 2025
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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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