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How the Chicago Symphony Landed the Music Director New York Wantednew
Italian conductor Riccardo Muti, who had reportedly turned down the music directorship of the New York Philharmonic at least twice in recent years, is signing a contract to become the CSO's tenth music director.
Chicago Newcity |
Dennis Polkow |
05-14-2008 |
Music
eighth blackbird Dumps Conventionsnew
The contemporary music ensemble received a big boost last month when the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced that its 2006 album strange imaginary animals had garnered no less than three Grammy Award nominations.
Chicago Newcity |
Dennis Polkow |
01-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Music to Knowellnew
A listen to this year's holiday music.
Chicago Newcity |
Dennis Polkow |
12-19-2007 |
Music
Behind the Scenes With Bernard Haitink and the Chicago Symphonynew
A Dutch treat in the Windy City.
Chicago Newcity |
Dennis Polkow |
10-31-2007 |
Music
Contemplating the Twilight of the Jazz Clubnew
As Chicago's two premier jazz clubs close their doors, it's hard not to feel kind of blue.
Chicago Newcity |
Dennis Polkow |
07-18-2007 |
Music
