New Releases May 13: Dreams, Skies, Fantasies
A particularly evocative group of releases this week features tributes to the night sky (and British women composers), dearly beloved family members, opera fantasies, and dreams. Plus, surveys of music by Johannes Brahms and Errollyn Wallen.
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Lyric Backstage Video: Janai Brugger, Angela Brower, Sing ‘Idomeneo’ Excerpts
In an exclusive backstage performance, WFMT hosted a Facebook live with two of the starring performers of Lyric's new-to-Chicago presentation of Idomeneo.
A Sneak Peek at Guarneri Hall, a New Classical Music Space with a Radical Mission
“The design decisions have been born of our experiences performing and recording,” Stefan Hersh explains.
Joffrey’s ‘Swan Lake’ Launches a New Season of Ballet and Music
Joffrey Ballet's artistic director, Ashley Wheater, and music director, Scott Speck, discuss "Swan Lake," Joffrey's 2018-19 season, and ballet's unique and rich creative relationship with music.
Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers takes a ‘spiritual journey’
Anne Akiko Meyers is one of today’s most in-demand violinists who keeps alive the favorites of the repertoire but also is deeply committed to the music of living composers.
Meet Missy Mazzoli, the CSO’s New Composer-in-Residence
Missy Mazzoli is a composer who is inspired by “weird stories,” and that’s a good thing. Her fascination with “humans who support, undermine, and love each other” has paved the way for opportunities in nearly every realm of the music industry. She is one of two women composers commissioned to write an opera for the Metropolitan Opera in New York ...
Gustavo Dudamel wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor
The prize is named for the Gish sisters, who were early Hollywood stars and made large donations to benefit the arts community upon their deaths.
“The Only Thing I Want To See in Opera is a Good Story” — Librettist Wende Persons on Patience & Sarah and Patience
Librettist Wende Persons on the creation of Patience & Sarah, an opera based on a self-published novel by Isabel Miller (aka Alma Routsong) of the same name. Third Eye Theatre Ensemble's production runs through October 21 at Chicago's Theater Wit.
Lyric Opera says labor deal reached with striking musicians
A statement released by the music company Saturday night says the agreement would extend through the 2020-21 season, if ratified by members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208.
How Hilary Hahn’s Bond With Bach Has Endured and Grown… From Her First Recital to Today
Bach has been a part of Grammy-winning violinist Hilary Hahn's life, both in practice and performance, nearly every day since she was nine years old, and her most recent album explores her ongoing fascination with the composer.
♪ Treat Yo Self to Retta’s 5 Favorite Classical Works ♪
Actress and comedian Retta grabbed classical music lovers’ attention when she appeared on Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show, Conan when she revealed that she loves to treat herself to classical music. We spoke with Retta to find out what classical works she wants you to treat yo self to and why.
