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Kaija Saariaho 1952-2023

Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, a commanding and influential figure in contemporary […]

Jun 04, 2023
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Furlanetto to star in summer opera; Elgin Symphony chooses new conductor

Ferruccio Furlanetto will provide a welcome boost to Chicago’s operatically fallow […]

May 24, 2023
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Adès to lead this week’s CSO concerts for ailing Franck

If you liked Thomas Adès’ conducting this past weekend, you now […]

Apr 11, 2023
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“Dutchman,” “Jenůfa” and “Aida” on tap in Lyric Opera’s 2023-24 season

The Lyric Opera of Chicago will present six operas in the […]

Mar 14, 2023
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With Glover’s contract renewed through 2026, MOB sticks to familiar formula for 2023-24 season

If you like the kind of programs Jane Glover has been […]

Feb 28, 2023
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CSO conductor search to reach cruising speed in 2023-24 with a wide array of podium guests

The 2023-24 season of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra will offer substantial […]

Feb 15, 2023
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Grant Park Music Festival announces 2023 season

In his penultimate summer as the guiding artistic light of the […]

Jan 10, 2023
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CSO principal horn denied tenure

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is once again in the market for […]

Dec 06, 2022
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Larry Rachleff, 1955-2022

Larry Rachleff, a fiery conductor and inspiring teacher who was the […]

Aug 12, 2022
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William Jon Gray 1955-2022

William Jon Gray, chorus director of Music of the Baroque from […]

Aug 09, 2022
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