Chicago Classical Music Calendar Highlights 3/23-3/26

Chicago Symphony OrchestraCharles Dutoit, conductor Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center220 S. MichiganWed 3/22, 6:30 PM, Thu 3/23, 8 PM, Fri 3/24, 1:30 PM, and Sat 3/25, 8 PMMusic of Rossini, Haydn, Prokofiev312-294-3000Encore Chamber Orchestraperforms at Roosevelt...

The Colburn School

A really outstanding institution for a serious double bass student to consider is the Colburn School in Los Angeles, CA. This school seems to be a West Coast Curtis Institute. All students receive full support (tuition, room and board) and study with the best in the...

www.natesviolin.com

I was recently made aware of this excellent website maintained by Chicago Symphony Orchestra violinist Nathan Cole. His site contains stories about his life in the world of music, a journal containing his daily violin practice thoughts and reflections, and articles...

Review of Michael Tilson Thomas and the Chicago Symphony

This pairing is really something that should happen more often. It would be great if he could become the next music director for the Chicago Symphony, but he is still, I am sure, under contract with the San Francisco Symphony for a while.Metromix. Tilson Thomas, CSO...

The Internet Public Library

Another great resource out there for all students, performers, and teachers is the Internet Public Library. This is exactly what it sounds like–a virtual public library. Check out their music selection here.