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A Boston double-shot of Gershwin musicals proves timely and delightful – Oct 14, 2024
Though he was a New Yorker who spent his last year […]
Chicago Opera Theater presents a belated historic premiere with Paër’s “Leonora” – Oct 04, 2024
You want your Leonora, you got your Leonora. Beethoven’s opera Fidelio—currently […]
Belated Diamond premiere shines in Illinois Philharmonic’s American program – Sep 23, 2024
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra opened its 47th season Saturday night with […]
New CEO brings a fresh optimism as Lyric Opera opens 70th season – Sep 13, 2024
The first official day of work for the Lyric Opera of […]
Noseda and NSO serve up a spirited showcase for Carlos Simon’s music – Aug 24, 2024
Simon: The Block; Tales: A Folklore Symphony; Songs of Separation; Wake […]
A galaxy of rising chamber stars orbits around Uchida at Marlboro Festival – Aug 06, 2024
Since the creation of the Marlboro Music Festival in 1951, it […]
Dudamel, Venezuelan youth orchestra tear the roof off at Carnegie Hall – Aug 05, 2024
When people get together to celebrate with music, it may be […]
Kalmar returns, serves up season highlight with stirring Bruckner, kaleidoscopic Janáček – Aug 04, 2024
The Grant Park Music Festival has entered its final two weeks […]
Jansen & Mäkelä make simpatico partners in new concerto disc – Aug 01, 2024
Sibelius: Violin Concerto; Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1. Janine Jansen, violinist; […]
John Mangum appointed new chief of Lyric Opera – Aug 01, 2024
The Lyric Opera of Chicago announced Wednesday that John Mangum will […]