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Review: Pianist Evgeny Kissin joins Andre Boreyko and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra for an excellent Concert at Symphony Center

Almost a year after his amazing solo recital in May 2025, pianist Evgeny Kissin returned to Symphony Center on Thursday. Instead of going solo, this year he joined the Chicago […]

  • Louis Harris
  • April 18, 2026
    • Classical , Reviews

    Review: Nova Linea Musica Artist in Residence Rabia Brooke and Friends Shine at The Checkout

    A great collaboration between Nova Linea Musica and Access Contemporary Music took place at The Checkout on Sunday. Violinist and NLM Artist in Residence Rabia Brooke led the NLM Piano […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • April 15, 2026
    • Classical , Music , Reviews

    Review: Njioma Grevious, Scott Speck, and the Chicago Philharmonic Perform with “Wow” Moments at the Studebaker Theater

    With careful direction by Scott Speck and virtuosic playing from violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious, the Chicago Philharmonic blew away the audience with Camille Saint-Saëns’ violin concerto No. 3 in B-minor. […]

  • Louis Harris
  • April 3, 2026
    • Classical , Music , Reviews

    Review: Amy Wurtz Celebrates Women’s History Month with Daily Livestream Performances and a Closing Recital

    For the fourth year running, pianist/composer Amy Wurtz has celebrated Women’s History Month with livestream performances of music by women composers in each of the 31 days of March. While […]

  • Louis Harris
  • March 31, 2026
    • Classical , Film , Film & TV , Music , Reviews

    Review: Raiders of the Lost Ark at 45 Is Still a Thrill—Live With the Chicago Philharmonic

    The Chicago Philharmonic returned to play a live soundtrack in the Philms at the Auditorium series, with guest conductor Thiago Tiberio on Saturday night. The occasion was the 45th anniversary […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • March 30, 2026
    • Classical , Music , Reviews

    Review: Benjamin Beilman, Wu Han, and David Finckel Perform in Chamber Music Program Both Dark and Light

    Following last weekend’s excellent performances at the Sun Valley Music Festival, violinist Benjamin Beilman joined pianist Wu Han and cellist David Finckel at Harris Theater on Thursday evening. This was […]

  • Louis Harris
  • March 28, 2026
    • Beyond , Classical , Festivals , Music , Previews , Reviews , Travel feature

    On the Road/Preview: Violinist Benjamin Beilman Is Amazing at the Sun Valley Music Festival Winter Season, Just in Time for a Performance in Chicago

    With a fascinating program celebrating the change of seasons and the Americana of Sun Valley, Idaho, violinist Benjamin Beilman, festival Music Director Alasdair Neale, and festival musicians entertained large audiences […]

  • Louis Harris
  • March 22, 2026
    • Classical , Music , Reviews

    Review: Bach in the City Brings a “Lost” Passion of St. Mark to Glorious Life at St. Vincent DePaul Church

    Bach in the City performed the Passion of St. Mark at St. Vincent DePaul Church in Lincoln Park on Friday. The chorus and an orchestra of authentic Baroque-period instruments performed […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • March 22, 2026
    • Blues , Classical , Festivals , Folk and Bluegrass , Jazz , Music , Pop/Rock , Previews

    Preview: Ravinia Festival Returns With an Impressive Lineup for the Redesigned Hunter Pavilion

    Over the past couple of months, Ravinia Festival has been building up anticipation for the 2026 season. Specifically they’ve been noting the changes going into the Hunter Pavilion, which has […]

  • Julian Ramirez
  • March 12, 2026
    • Classical , Music , Uncategorized

    Review: One Composer, One Community Series Features Mexican Composer Manuel Ponce

    In 2021, the Music Institute of Chicago launched One Composer, One Community, to give underrepresented composers the exposure they deserve. They have honored Black composers William Grant Still and Florence […]

  • Kathy D. Hey
  • March 11, 2026
    • Classical , Music , Reviews

    Review: Grossman Ensemble Entertains With Coronation Riot and Other New Works in Hyde Park

    Under the direction of David Bloom, the Grossman Ensemble gave an enjoyable performance at the Logan Center Performing Hall in Hyde Park on Friday. This 13-member ensemble commissions and performs […]

  • Louis Harris
  • March 8, 2026
    • Classical , Music , Reviews

    Review: Music of the Baroque Plays a Baroque Blockbusters Program That Starts Strong But Ends With a Dud

    When I consider the notion of “Baroque Blockbusters!”, I think of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos, or Handel’s Messiah, or Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, or Pachelbel’s Canon, or several other things. With Richard […]

  • Louis Harris
  • March 4, 2026
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