Performances
Violinist finds Gallic charm with exhumed Saint-Saëns in CSO debut
Charm is not a quality in vast supply these days culturally, […]
Dec 15, 2023
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Bella Voce makes the season bright with Britten
‘Tis the time of year when dancing sugarplums, “Hallelujah” choristers and […]
Dec 10, 2023
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Apollo Chorus’s “Messiah” bedeviled by unholy acoustic
The Apollo Chorus of Chicago, now celebrating its 152nd season, has […]
Dec 10, 2023
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COT sparks comic chaos with premiere of Shostakovich’s “The Nose”
Nothing says Christmas like an opera about a disembodied nose in […]
Dec 09, 2023
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Apollo’s Fire serves up Irish holiday warmth with “Wassail!”
The Chicago Christmas concert calendar is in full cry, with ensembles […]
Dec 09, 2023
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Hahn returns to Chicago Symphony with fresh and individual Brahms
There is an old and venerable axiom in classical music marketing: […]
Dec 08, 2023
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Third Coast Percussion gives shining advocacy to epic Burritt premiere
Not getting nominated for Grammys seems to be a struggle for […]
Dec 06, 2023
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Geter’s passionate song cycle stands out amid tepid MusicNOW opener
“We’re in for a really big ride,” an enthusiastic Jessie Montgomery, […]
Dec 04, 2023
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MTT makes a heartening CSO return with delightful, souped-up Brahms
What conductor has enjoyed the longest continuous relationship with the Chicago […]
Dec 01, 2023
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Hrůša, Staatskapelle Berlin strike sparks with fresh, exhilarating Brahms
The Staatskapelle Berlin is one of the oldest continuously active orchestras […]
Nov 29, 2023
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