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A first-rate cast brings the romance and heartache to Met’s “Bohème” – Nov 15, 2024
With over 500 performances, even a crowd-pleasing production like Franco Zeffirelli’s La […]
Blazing Copland, Kirchner highlight AMP’s 10th anniversary finale – Nov 05, 2024
Following successful collaborations with the Kontras Quartet and Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra […]
Bates Piano Concerto proves an instant classic in Trifonov’s debut recording – Oct 31, 2024
“My American Story.” Daniil Trifonov, pianist. Yannick Nézet-Séguin/Philadelphia Orchestra (Deutsche Grammophon, […]
A harpsichord festival grows in Washington, courtesy of Capriccio Baroque – Oct 23, 2024
Carolyn Winter founded Capriccio Baroque in 2017, splitting off the harpsichord-centered […]
Ax masterfully illuminates contrasts and convergence in Celebrity Series recital – Oct 15, 2024
Of all the unexpected connections to emerge from Emanuel Ax’s recital […]
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 […]