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Musical Tributes to Boston by PS 22 Chorus, Neil Diamond, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Contrapuntist ― There’s nothing like music to bring solace in the wake of a disaster. Over the past week, the PS 22 Chorus, Neil Diamond, and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra each paid a musical tribute to Bostonians in the wake of the tragic April 15 ...

Tags: Music With A Cause, Boston Marathon Bombings, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fenway Park, Gregg Breinberg, Neil Diamond

Miguel ― 3 weeks 4 days ago

CSO to Celebrate Verdi’s 200th Birthday with Live Streaming Concert

The Contrapuntist ― The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is inviting the world to join in a celebration of Verdi’s 200th birthday with a special one-night-only concert on October 10, 2013. The performance will be streamed live online at cso.org and will be available...

Tags: Classical Music, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Otello, Requiem, Riccardo Muti

Miguel ― 5 weeks 2 days ago

Renowned Choir of King’s College, Cambridge to Perform at Fourth Presbyterian Church

The Contrapuntist ― If you love choral music, then you won’t want to miss the world’s best-known choir, the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge on Wednesday, April 3 at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. The performance marks the ensemble’s first...

Tags: Classical Music, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Choir Of King's College Cambridge, Fourth Presbyterian Church

Miguel ― 6 weeks 4 days ago

CSO to Perform Superman, Harry Potter, and Tchaikovsky at Morton Arboretum

The Contrapuntist ― The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will perform an eclectic mix of movie music, classical standards, and children’s programming during its upcoming June performances at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. Tickets are now on sale for the ...

Tags: Classical Music, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, CSO, John Williams, Morton Arboretum

Miguel ― 8 weeks 1 day ago

Aretha Franklin to Belt It out with Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Contrapuntist ― “Queen of Soul” Aretha Franklin will belt it out with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for the CSO Association’s annual Corporate Night on Monday, May 20 at 7:30 PM. The event pays special tribute to Chicago’s...

Tags: Pushing Musical Boundaries, Aretha Franklin, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Corporate Night

Miguel ― 13 weeks ago

Riccardo Muti ‘Sad and Frustrated’ to Withdraw from Chicago Symphony’s Asian Tour

The Contrapuntist ― The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association announced on January 17 that conductor Riccardo Muti has withdrawn from part of the CSO’s upcoming Asian tour. Muti returned to Italy last week after battling the flu. Doctors diagnosed the maestro...

Tags: Classical Music, Asian Tour, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Loren Maazel, Riccardo Muti

Miguel ― 17 weeks ago

Surprise a Chicago Classical Music Fan with an Album by a Local Ensemble

The Contrapuntist ― With Christmas just a few days away, are you still scratching your head trying to think of a gift for a Chicago classical music aficionado? Fret no longer. Below is a list of albums by local artists which will satisfy even the most discerning fan....

Tags: Classical Music, An English Fancy, Bach & Beyond Part 1, Chicago Moves, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, David Cunliffe

Miguel ― 21 weeks ago

Happy 70th Birthday, Maestro Barenboim!

The Contrapuntist ― Today is the 70th birthday of pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim. The famed Argentinian-Israeli musician has a special place in my heart as the conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1991-2006. According to Barenboim’s website, ...

Tags: Classical Music, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim 70th Birthday, Filharmonia Della Scala, Staatskapelle Berlin, Trout Quintet

Miguel ― 26 weeks ago

Yo-Yo Ma continues as creative consultant with CSO, contract extended

The Contrapuntist ― In 2010, world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma became the first Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant. Music Director Riccardo Muti and Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Association President Deborah F. Rutter announced a contract extension with Ma...

Tags: Classical Music, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Creative Consultant, Yo-Yo Ma

Miguel ― 29 weeks ago

Renée Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma, & Chicago Music Students Launch Surprise Performance in the James R. Thompson Center

The Contrapuntist ― Imagine that you’re eating lunch in the food court, when suddenly, Renée Fleming and Yo-Yo Ma begin to perform. That’s exactly what happened for hundreds of lunchtime diners on the lower level of the James R. Thompson Center. Fleming, ...

Tags: Classical Music, Music Education, Chicago High School For The Arts, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Citizen Musician Initiative, James R. Thompson Center

Miguel ― 20 Mar, 12

Mason Bates and Anna Clyne awarded two year extension as CSO Mead Composers-In-Residence

The Contrapuntist ― I can’t say I’m surprised by the announcement because if you’ve ever heard the music by Mason Bates and Anna Clyne, it’s clear the pair have a music vision worth nurturing.  It’s exactly why Riccardo Muti decided to extend the terms for Bates and...

Tags: Classical Music, Anna Clyne, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, CSO, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Mason Bates

Miguel ― 1 Feb, 12

Spark the Love of Music in Your Child with CSO Family Concerts

The Contrapuntist ― As a violin teacher, I’m deeply committed to building new audiences for classical music. It’s been proven time and time again that children are open and eager to learning about classical music and jazz at a young age. That’s why ...

Tags: Classical Music, Music Education, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Children's Concerts, Christmas Concert, Civic Orchestra Of Chicago

Miguel ― 16 Sep, 11

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