Music Articles
Bella Voce Faire is the Heaven Review - All-British Choral Program a Winner
Renowned local ensemble serves up another winner in an impressive setting
The People’s Music School Passes On Baton-- Preview–-Renewing the Treasure Rita Simó Gave Chicago
The People's Music School Appoints a new President and Artistic Director who is a kindred spirit of the school's founder
London Philharmonic Orchestra at Symphony Center Review-Rising Above the Material
The fine London Philharmonic Orchestra, along with their star conductor, present a program headed by Rachmaninov and Shostakovich
CSO’s “Ben Hur” Review – Historic Silent Film Scored by Rock Drummer
Chicago Symphony Orchestra enlists famed rock drummer to bring classic silent film "Ben Hur" alive
Bastille 'Bad Blood: The Last Stand’ Tour - Agganis Arena; Boston, MA
Kicking the night off with ‘Things We Lost In The Fire’, Bastille delivered a brilliant performance. Smith’s vocal range combined with bandmates Simmons, Wood, and Farquarson made this concert an immensely successful and enjoyable experience
Lyric Opera “Capriccio” Review – Rewarded Strongly by Renée Fleming’s Final Aria
Renée Fleming diva powers the Lyric Opera's current production of "Capriccio"
Macbeth Met in HD Review-Packing a Heavy Dramatic Punch
First Met HD broadcast of the season is Verdi's Shakespearean adaptation with the usual big-name cast
Porchlight’s “Sweeney Todd” Review – Charmed and Cozy with a Ghoulish Tale
Porchlight Music Theatre Gives the Ghoulish Tale of Sweeney Todd a New Charm and Intimacy
CSO Plays Mahler 5 Review - In a Pinch, Runnicles and CSO Make it Look Easy
A last-minute substitution doesn't faze CSO in a thrilling performance of Mahler's masterpiece
PoleCat Percussion Systems in Review - Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum
Focusing on four fundamental concerns including weight, set-up and tear-down time, consistency in set-up and managing space
St. Charles Singers Perform Mozart Sacred Works Review - Lesser Known Choral Works by Mozart Illuminated by Local Ensembles
A showcase of some of Mozart's earlier sacred vocal and orchestral compositions from St. Charles ensemble highlighted by enthusiastic music making
Lost Bayou Ramblers Review – Cajan Vacation Without Leaving Town
For that fun Bayou sound go to City Winery to hear Lost Bayou Ramblers-- and catch a good meal and wine
Lyric Opera’s “Don Giovanni” Review – Modern Setting Gives Opera New Resonance
Lyric Opera gives Mozart's "Don Giovanni" a modern setting and new resonance
MusicNOW Review- Four Provocative Explorations of Where Music Can Take Us
Four composers' works-- each quite distinct-- were performed at the recent MusicNOW concert in Harris Theater
Tyler Bates Music Composer of the Guardians of the Galaxy
Tyler Bates is definitely a role model as a composer, songwriter, and producer in the competitive category of scoring in the film industry He is the composer of Guardians of the Galaxy which has become the highest grossing movie of 2014
Boston Calling - Boston Calling Music Festival, September 2014
With a lineup including The National, Lorde, Nas and the Roots, The Replacements, Childish Gambino, Twenty One Pilots, and The 1975 it's no wonder Boston Calling Music Festival's Fall installment was another success
Music Institute of Chicago Gala Anniversary Concert Review - For MIC Anniversary Concert, a Pleasant Triumph
The faculty of one of the area's prime teaching institutions opens their season with a diverse mixed program
ACIDIC Announces Fall Tour Dates with Alabama Rockers ‘Shallow Side’
Los Angeles alternative rock band ACIDIC tours through southeast United States this coming October!
Macbeth at Chicago Opera Theater Review - Bloch's "Macbeth" Yet Another Found Novelty By COT
Chicago Opera Theater presents an obscure adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy with its usual striking production and consistently high musical values, but also with its usual troubling experimental aspects as well
Cabezas and Yang Dame Myra Hess Concert Review – Overflow Crowd Transported to Baroque Salon
Chicagoland native Gabriel Cabezas (cello) partners with Amy J. Yang to bring a baroque feel to Dame Myra Hess concert
