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New CEO brings a fresh optimism as Lyric Opera opens 70th season

The first official day of work for the Lyric Opera of […]

Sep 12, 2024
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Critic’s Choice for 2024-25

Haydn: The CreationMusic of the Baroque/Dame Jane GloverSeptember 15-18 The music […]

Sep 02, 2024
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Jansen & Mäkelä make simpatico partners in new concerto disc

Sibelius: Violin Concerto; Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1.  Janine Jansen, violinist; […]

Jul 30, 2024
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Carlos Kalmar looks back on 25 years leading the Grant Park Music Festival

This summer will mark the 90th anniversary of the Grant Park […]

Jun 10, 2024
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Klaus Mäkelä to become CSO music director—in 2027

The expected news was finally made official Tuesday morning: Klaus Mäkelä […]

Apr 02, 2024
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DG recordings from four celebrated pianists to close the musical year

Rachmaninoff: Piano Concertos Nos. 1-4; Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. […]

Dec 31, 2023
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Carlos Chávez receives his belated due with Sony box set

Carlos Chávez: The Complete Columbia Album Collection (Sony 7-CD box) The […]

Nov 08, 2023
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Critic’s Choice for 2023-24

Wagner: The Flying Dutchman. Lyric Opera. September 23-October 7.  Lyric Opera […]

Sep 04, 2023
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Hahn delivers gleaming performance of Ysaÿe sonatas

Ysaÿe: Six Sonatas for Solo Violin. Hilary Hahn. Deutsche Grammophon (CD). […]

Aug 08, 2023
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The Riccardo Muti era at CSO: First-class hires, memorable opera nights, and bland, repetitive programs

At 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, Riccardo Muti will give […]

Jun 12, 2023
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