In memoriam: Bernard Haitink (1929-2021)
Yesterday evening, the world learned of the passing of one of the last remaining, real titans of classical music—the famed … Continue reading In memoriam: Bernard Haitink (1929-2021)
Remainder of 2021-2022 Chicago Symphony Season Announced!
As is tradition, I like to dedicate a blog post to CSO season announcements, as it’s always super exciting to … Continue reading Remainder of 2021-2022 Chicago Symphony Season Announced!
Muti Conducts Tchaikovsky Pathétique
While the Eroica performed three weeks ago is still freshly seared in my memory, last week’s performances of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony … Continue reading Muti Conducts Tchaikovsky Pathétique
Muti, Kavakos and Brahms Violin Concerto, and Beethoven 7
Well, the second week of the new season is in the books! This past week’s program featured two core repertoire … Continue reading Muti, Kavakos and Brahms Violin Concerto, and Beethoven 7
Opening Night: Maestro Muti Returns to the Chicago Symphony with Eroica
It has been 1 year and 7 months, to the day, that Maestro Muti last conducted the Chicago Symphony Orchestra … Continue reading Opening Night: Maestro Muti Returns to the Chicago Symphony with Eroica
A Preview of Maestro Muti’s Return to Chicago: 2021-2022 CSO Season Highlights
Well, that was quick! Less than a week after the final program of the CSO’s abridged 2020-2021 season concluded, the … Continue reading A Preview of Maestro Muti’s Return to Chicago: 2021-2022 CSO Season Highlights
Overture: The Opening of Chicago
How apropos that the final concert of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s COVID-disrupted, shortened 2020-2021 season, which took place last night—right … Continue reading Overture: The Opening of Chicago
Fanfare: The Return of Live Concerts to Chicago
The moment has finally arrived…live concerts (in the concert hall!) are back in Chicago! Since the start of the pandemic … Continue reading Fanfare: The Return of Live Concerts to Chicago
Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative: Verdi and Mozart
It’s hard to believe, but the last time Maestro Muti led an open rehearsal with Chicago student musicians was all … Continue reading Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative: Verdi and Mozart
Neujahrskonzert 2021
Hi y’all! I know I said I’d write a post right after New Year’s but got caught up in a … Continue reading Neujahrskonzert 2021
