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Mäkelä’s revisited “Firebird” takes memorable flight at Ravinia – Aug 09, 2026
The second and final program of Klaus Mäkelä’s brief Ravinia residency […]
Hrůša, Bamberg Symphony give supreme advocacy to Martinů – Jul 29, 2026
Martinů: Symphonies Nos. 1-6. Jakub Hrůša / Bamberg Symphony (Deutsche Grammophon, […]
20th-century works highlight a weekend at the Marlboro Festival – Jul 27, 2026
For seven weeks each summer, the Marlboro Music Festival hosts a […]
Powerful singing, filmic visuals make for a probing “Helena” at Bard SummerScape – Jul 25, 2026
Since its establishment in 2003, Bard SummerScape has become a destination […]
BSO gives Glass’s “Lincoln” Symphony a noble sendoff at Tanglewood – Jul 07, 2026
Abraham Lincoln’s words aren’t often set to music: among other things, […]
Piano worlds collide with a pair of compelling new releases – Jul 06, 2026
Garrop: Invictus. Joie de vivre. Marta Aznavoorian, pianist. Scott Speck, conductor/Chicago […]
Guerrero, Grant Park Orchestra give rousing, eloquent performance of Copland’s Third – Jun 22, 2026
It’s been a good month for Aaron Copland in Chicago. Coming […]
Wang brings blazing virtuosity as well as impressive conducting with Mahler Chamber Orchestra – May 01, 2026
It’s been four long years for her many Chicago fans since […]
Michael Tilson Thomas 1944-2026 – Apr 24, 2026
Michael Tilson Thomas died Wednesday at his home in the San […]
New World Symphony & Miami City Ballet team up for new work with five premieres – Apr 15, 2026
“There is something magical about being in conversation with a living […]
