Review: Violin Superstar Hilary Hahn Headlines a Lovely Night of Chamber Music
Violin superstar and Chicago Symphony Orchestra artist-in-residence Hilary Hahn headlined a thoughtful chamber music performance at Symphony Center on Friday…
Review: Nicholas McGegan’s Performance of the Messiah Provides an Enjoyable Afternoon at Symphony Center
I have only recently become fond of vocal music and, as a non-Christian, I have always avoided Christmas concerts, including…
Review: The Chieftains and Friends Perform the Irish Goodbye at Symphony Center
A full house at the Symphony Center on Friday night gave a warm welcome, and standing ovation, to the Chieftains,…
Viewpoint: How Beethoven 250 Made Me Relive Beethoven 9/11
I approached Monday’s Symphony Center concert of Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, and Yo-Yo Ma performing Beethoven piano trios by with…
Review: Rudolf Buchbinder Continued the Beethoven Celebration at Symphony Center
In the 2019-2020 season, Symphony Center Presents is marking Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday with, among things, performances of all…
Review: Kirill Gerstein Opens Symphony Center’s Beethoven Sonata Celebration
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven in the 2019-2020 season, Symphony Center Presents…
Review: Banjo, Bass, Tabla and Flute Create a World Symphony of Sound at the Symphony Center
Fans of bluegrass, classical, jazz and South Asian music came together at the Chicago Symphony Center Sunday evening for a…
Review: Third Coast Percussion and Civic Orchestra Premiere Christopher Cerrone Concerto
The front of the stage at Symphony Center was cluttered with marimbas, vibraphones, wood slabs, cymbals, crotales, and other gear…
Review: Evgeny Kissin and Emerson Quartet Shined on Sunday
The Emerson String Quartet teamed up with pianist Evgeny Kissin for a lively performance at Symphony Center on Sunday. The…
Murray Perahia Gives a Wonderful Performance at Symphony Center
In the latest installment of the Symphony Center’s Piano Series, Murray Perahia gave a delightful recital of Baroque and Classical…
Pianist Daniil Trifonov Dazzles at Symphony Center
For the second time in as many months, a young, European, piano phenom blew away a Symphony Center audience with…
Pianist Benjamin Grosvenor Wows with Passion and Delicate Finesse
In his Chicago debut on Sunday afternoon, British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor wowed a Symphony Center audience with intensely passionate, yet…
