Reviews

Josef Woodard - July 11, 2023

Composer Jessie Montgomery’s yearning, pandemic-influenced work occupies a vast orchestral canvas.

Andrew Gilbert - July 5, 2023

This year’s concert has all stars at every stand and includes guest vocalist Clairdee and saxophonist Ken Peplowski.

Steven Winn - July 3, 2023

The first public performance of this year’s class of Merola Opera Program singers showcases some major talent.

Rebecca Wishnia - June 30, 2023

With Julia Bullock as soloist, the concert scored points with songs by Margaret Bonds and an ambitious work by Reena Esmail.

Jason Victor Serinus - June 27, 2023

Two exceptional singers, Piotr Beczala and Christian Gerhaher, provide thrills, and Mahler’s bold harmony and poetic vocal lines come to the fore.

Simon Cohen - June 27, 2023

Igor Levit’s performance of Ferruccio Busoni’s Piano Concerto is a radical and refreshing experience.

Richard S. Ginell - June 27, 2023

The Chicago Symphony may never be able to replace this “grand master of the baton,” as Muti’s interpretation of Beethoven’s Missa solemnis shows.

Jim Farber - June 27, 2023

A surprising number of A-list composers write for this small-budget group whose concerts are always intriguing.

Josef Woodard - June 20, 2023

The mezzo-soprano is affecting in everything from Argentine art song to Broadway.

Lisa Hirsch - June 19, 2023

Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s new opera hits the bull’s-eye in every possible way and engages audiences to boot.