Russian soprano’s case alleging national original discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed
The Met removed Netrebko after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s campaign against Ukraine.
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Combining Cappuccinos and Chamber Music With the Chicago Sinfonietta
“Tchaikovsky’s ‘Serenade for Strings’ while enjoying a nice pour-over, or anything by Mozart would be perfect,” says Sadie Woods, project manager of the Chicago Sinfonietta‘s Residents Orchestrate Project (ROP). Whether you enjoy Liszt and a latte, Grieg and a green tea, or Bartók and a black coffee, the Sinfonietta’s ROP Melodic Lounge live music series infuses symphonic sounds with aromatic coffeehouse ...
Marvin Goldsmith, Marketing Executive and WFMT-WTTW trustee, dies at 84
Marvin Goldsmith, WTTW and WFMT Trustee, died last Thursday evening, February 6, 2020, at age 84. Elected to the Board in June of 1977, “Marv” was one of its longest-serving members. As a trustee, he dedicated valuable time, expertise, and counsel to the Development and Investment Communities, to finance and governance functions, and to the WFMT Radio Committee. He is ...
Renowned Italian soprano Mirella Freni dies at age 84
The famed soprano, who enthralled audiences for half a century, at her home in Modena, Italy from a degenerative muscular disease and a series of strokes.
No Maestro, No Problem for Chicago’s Conductorless Orchestra
Conductors are all but a given in symphonic performance today. Front and center, they provide a dynamic focal point for the audience while guiding the artistic experience onstage. But what if there were no conductor? Who would run the show? In chamber music, the artists themselves are usually tasked with determining the artistic interpretation and then communicating together to play ...
Harris Theater Announces 2020-2021 Season
The season, which runs from August 19, 2020, to May 6, 2021, features 36 performances including vocal recitals, symphonic concerts, and ballet performances.
Is This the Real Life? Opera Artists on Singing ‘Verismo’ With Muti & CSO
Rather than depicting nobility or mythology, 'verismo' opera tells stories of everyday people, and 'Cavalleria rusticana' by Pietro Mascagni is a premiere example of the genre.
National Symphony cancels 3 China concerts due to virus
The National Symphony Orchestra has canceled two concerts in Beijing and one in Shanghai next month following China’s virus outbreak. Music director Gianandrea Noseda had been scheduled to lead performances in Beijing on March 13 and March 14 followed by a concert in Shanghai on March 17, all with Chinese pianist Haochen Zhang. The orchestra says the decision was made ...
Ravinia Appoints Marin Alsop Chief Conductor and Curator
The two-year appointment was created especially for Alsop, who curated Ravinia’s multi-season celebration of the Leonard Bernstein centennial.
Boston Symphony cancels Asia tour amid China virus outbreak
The Boston Symphony Orchestra has canceled its coming tour of Asia amid concerns about the deadly virus in China.
An Unusual Undertaking: Pianist Preps for 12+ Hour Performance
This weekend, while many are preparing to tune in to the Big Game, one artist will be embarking on a uniquely athletic and strenuous concert more than 12 hours in length. Carl J. LaMark, a pianist and composer who hails from the Chicago area, will be performing Erik Satie’s full Vexations beginning the morning on Sunday, February 2 (and lasting ...
