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Classical Music

Chicago Opera Theater Appoints Andreas Mitisek As General Director

December 9, 2011

On December 7, Chicago Opera Theater (COT) Board President Gregory O’Leary announced that Andreas Mitisek has signed a five-year contract to become the organization’s General Director effective September 1, 2012. Mitisek will become General Director Designate on January 1, 2012, to begin working on future seasons at COT. He will be taking over from current [...]

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Copenhagen Philharmonic Flash Mob for the Win!

November 17, 2011

Lately, flash mobs have become the trendy thing to do. Enter “flash mob” as a search term into YouTube, and you’ll find people doing all sorts of odd things – singing the Hallelujah Chorus in a food court, dancing in the Dubai International Airport, and even proposing marriage at the UCLA campus. Now, a professional [...]

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Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Begins 65th Anniversary Season with Concert at Orchestra Hall

November 16, 2011

As a violinist/violist, I’ve spent a lot of time playing in various student and professional orchestras. Some of my favorite musical experiences were during my years as a member of the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO). I started out in the City Youth Strings (CYSO’s training orchestra in the 90s) before moving on to the [...]

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Budding Composers Take Note: Music Institute of Chicago Sponsors Composition Competition

November 3, 2011

Ask any composer, and he’ll tell you how important it is to be able to hear your music performed live. He’ll also tell you how difficult it can be to find musicians willing to perform your composition. Now, composition students ages 12-18 will be able to compete for each of these opportunities through the Music [...]

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Look out for Pop-Up Opera in Chicago during National Opera Week

October 27, 2011

The third annual National Opera Week will take place October 28-November 6. The celebration honors the opera short-form through exciting activities and events held across the United States. Chicago Opera Theater (COT) will host four free events around the Chicago area, as well as a benefit for COT’s Young Artists Program. The popular “Pop-Up Opera” [...]

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

September 16, 2011

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 I was excited to receive information from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra about their 2011/12 concerts [...]

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Concert Review: Fulcrum Point Commemorates 9/11 with Multicultural Concert for Peace

September 14, 2011

Contrapuntist and I were fortunate enough to attend Fulcrum Point‘s “9/11: 10 Years & Beyond Annual Concert for Peace” at the Harris Theater on September 11. The concert commemorated 9/11 with a program featuring classical pieces and music from the great religions and cultures of the world. Guest artists included the New Classic Singers, Lee [...]

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Harris Theater Classical Offerings to Include 9/11 Commemoration, Vienna Symphony, and Sphinx Virtuosi

August 23, 2011

This fall, the Harris Theater is featuring a culturally diverse mixture of classical artists including Fulcrum Point New Music Project’s 9/11 commemoration, the Vienna Symphony, and the Sphinx Virtuosi. Harris Theater Presents subscriptions are currently on sale; select single tickets to the Harris Theater Presents performances go on sale September 7, 2011. Tickets are available [...]

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Cher Hosts Arab-Israeli Classical Music Students in Her California Home

July 25, 2011

NY 1 recently featured a story about popstar Cher‘s association with Polyphony, an organization which sponsors classical music education for young Arab-Israeli students. According to its website, Polyphony was founded in March of 2011 and provides music education programs to “bridge the divide between Israel’s Arab and Jewish communities, facilitating cultural exchange, dialogue and partnership.” [...]

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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and Paris Ópera Ballet Premier at Harris Theater in 2011-2012 Season

July 7, 2011

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance has announced its complete 2011-2012 Harris Theater Presents season (click here for a complete list of artists and performances). The schedule includes two big firsts for the Harris Theater and the city of Chicago – a residency by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and performances by [...]

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