Performances

TCP shows future of percussion music is bright in Currents program

As severe weather alerts pinged patrons’ phones, the musicians of Third […]

Jun 12, 2026
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Guerrero, GPO open summer music season with varied American program

A fast-moving storm with up to 80-mph winds caused serious damage […]

Jun 11, 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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A Copland classic shines amid CSO’s America 250 mishmash

Across the fruited plain, American orchestras are embarked on musically celebrating […]

Jun 05, 2026
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The (classical) kids are more than alright at North Shore Chamber Fest

“Wunderkind!!!” was the nuanced title for the opening program at this […]

Jun 04, 2026
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Tammen closes Chicago Chorale tenure with serenity and celebration

Bruce Tammen, founder and artistic director of the Chicago Chorale, wrapped […]

Jun 01, 2026
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Helmchen brings technical command, searching depth to Brahms with CSO

When was the last time a classical concert was imperiled by […]

May 29, 2026
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Hahn makes a gentle return to stage with French program

For the first time since December 2023, Hilary Hahn graced the […]

May 25, 2026
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Gaffigan and Yu fill the CSO breach with spirited classicism 

Cancellations at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra can cut in several directions. […]

May 22, 2026
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