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Chicago Tribune | ABT’s `Le Corsaire’ soars

Young violinist sends up sparks with CSO

Here’s a review from the Chicago Sun-Times about Lisa Batiashvili, who played the Sibelius Violin Concerto on Thursday night.
Young violinist sends up sparks with CSO

Chicago Classical Music Calendar Highlights 3/31-4/2/06

Chamber Opera ChicagoGian Carlo Menotti’s opera “The Consul” at the Athenaeum Theatre Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday 4/1 and 3 p.m. Sunday 4/2 at the Athenaeum, 2936 N. Southport. Tickets are $25-$35; $20 for seniors and students. Call (312) 902-1500 or (773) 869-1770
I have performed many times at the Athaneum over the last few [...]

Dutoit, CSO run gamut of emotions in concert

Here’s a review of Dutoit with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from last weekend.
Dutoit, CSO run gamut of emotions in concert

New York Philharmonic - Review - Classical Music - New York Times

A Peek at The Elgin Symphony in Rehearsal

Here is the Elgin Symphony during the dress rehearsal for this Friday’s concert in Schaumburg.

Outside Schaumburg’s Prarie Center for the Arts

Bach Collegium Japan - Review - Classical Music - New York Times

Concertante Plays Mozart and Shostakovich at Merkin Concert Hall - New York Times

This seems like an interesting ensemble.
Concertante Plays Mozart and Shostakovich at Merkin Concert Hall - New York Times

Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall Performs Music Inspired by Scotland - New York Times

Several IRIS Chamber Orchestra musicians also play in Orpheus.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall Performs Music Inspired by Scotland - New York Times