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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 […]