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Trifonov & Orchestre National de France open American tour with Gallic style – Nov 09, 2025
“When good Americans die,” Oscar Wilde said, “they go to Paris.” […]
Under Rouvali, Philharmonia sounds fresh and vital on 80th anniversary tour – Oct 29, 2025
London’s Philharmonia Orchestra returned to the Washington area for the first […]
Lim’s romanticized “Goldbergs” brings mixed results in Boston recital debut – Oct 24, 2025
For many pianists, the musical, intellectual, and physical rigors of J. […]
Compelling Garrop premiere anchors Chicago Philharmonic’s Ear Taxi concert – Oct 22, 2025
Among the 210 composers whose music is being given this month […]
Belcea Quartet delivers world-class artistry in Chicago – Oct 22, 2025
The world’s greatest chamber groups always make one feel that whatever […]
Mäkelä returns to Chicago Symphony for a brilliant and blazing night of Berlioz – Oct 18, 2025
The burgeoning partnership of Klaus Mäkelä and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra […]
Opera creators find the light of love amid the horror of “The Shining” – Oct 08, 2025
In their adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic 1977 novel The Shining, composer […]
Sierra and Villazón shine brightly in Met’s new “Sonnambula” – Oct 08, 2025
For such a famous opera, a vehicle for some of the […]
Patrick Quigley to depart Seraphic Fire in 2026; James Bass will be his successor – Oct 03, 2025
The Seraphic Fire torch is being passed. Patrick Dupre Quigley, founder […]
Met’s “Kavalier & Clay” mixes stunning production with largely lightweight music – Sep 23, 2025
The best works of art, in any medium, are built to […]