Performances
Lubman leads Grossman Ensemble in thrilling contemporary fare
In 2016, Augusta Read Thomas founded the Chicago Center for Contemporary […]
Oct 01, 2023
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Historic interest stronger than humdrum music in Haymarket Opera’s “La liberazione”
You have to say this about La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola […]
Sep 30, 2023
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Singers shipwrecked by staging in Lyric Opera’s disastrous “Dutchman”
One entered the Civic Opera House Saturday night hoping that, similar […]
Sep 24, 2023
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Newberry Consort’s artistry upstaged in ramshackle season opener
The Newberry Consort opened its 37th season Friday night at Hyde […]
Sep 23, 2023
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Stellar soloists, chorus provide highlights in MOB’s contrasted season opener
These early days of a new fall season have been a […]
Sep 19, 2023
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Impromptu Fest serves up a varied feast from solo violin to sax quartet
New Music Chicago’s fourth Impromptu Fest continued on Thursday night with […]
Sep 15, 2023
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Whimsy, improvisation kick off Impromptu Fest
New Music Chicago opened the fourth edition of its Impromptu Fest […]
Sep 13, 2023
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Kalmar, Grant Park Orchestra wrap season with a delightfully devilish finale
The Grant Park Music Festival usually closes its summer season with […]
Aug 19, 2023
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Hough’s return highlights penultimate Grant Park program
It is the final week of this year’s Grant Park Music […]
Aug 17, 2023
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Kalmar, Grant Park Orchestra make a gripping event out of Shostakovich’s tragic Eighth
It’s not all summer fun and games at Chicago’s teeming lakefront. […]
Aug 12, 2023
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