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- Arts & Culture, Theater Review May 23, 2018
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The Originalist show us the man behind "the monster"
Antonin Scalia had his flaws, but he did recognize the power of the Notorious RBG.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 21, 2018
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Even in the age of of #MeToo, Lyric‘s Così Fan Tutte is still a thing of beauty
The ostensible subject is women's constancy, but the real subject has always been the full scope of human nature—and the music.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 14, 2016
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Lyric Opera’s restaged The Magic Flute says ‘Hey, kids, let’s put on a show!’
A backyard version of Mozart's final opera makes its debut.
- Music, In Rotation Nov 15, 2016
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Billie Howard of Aperiodic on Sia’s stripped-down United Center show
Plus: Bow & Hammer violinist Kathryn Satoh on a classical piano duo that plays Taylor Swift, Reader music editor Philip Montoro on a record so evil it’s almost funny, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 2, 2015
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At Lyric Opera and COT: a pair of Mozart operas
At Lyric Opera and Chicago Opera Theater, dueling Mozart operas.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 14, 2015
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Stars of Lyric Opera offered shivers, bright lights, and a taste of a promising season
The weather chilled and the lights blinded, but Lyric Opera's program in Millennium Park suggested good things to come.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 7, 2014
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Our excellent Baroque weekend: Haymarket and Lyric present rarely performed period operas
Chicago's hosting world-class productions of Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito and Marc-Antoine Charpentier's Le Jugement de Pan and Actéon.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 29, 2014
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Porgy's coming back and other great news from Lyric Opera
Highlights of Lyric's just-announced 60th-anniversary season
- Arts & Culture, Performing Arts Review Mar 12, 2013
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater goes global
In a Chicago showcase, the company wants to get everyone in the same room—and get them dancing.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 17, 2012
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Hot ticket: Ravinia's Magic Flute
Ravinia Festival does a big Magic Flute in the little Martin Theatre
- Arts & Culture, Dance Critic's Choice Jun 6, 2012
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Monica Cervantes brings it home
Chicago gets its first look at choreography by the award-winning Luna Negra Dance Theatre member
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 6, 2012
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Mama's a monster: The Magic Flute is back
After a holiday recess, The Magic Flute is back at Lyric Opera of Chicago
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 20, 2011
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Fifth House Ensemble mixes social media narratives and classical music
The terrific Fifth House Ensemble combines classical music and narratives told via social media for its new project "In Transit."
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 24, 2009
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Alden, Glover, Mozart
Chicago Opera Theater's outstanding "La Clemenza di Tito" runs for three more performances: April 26, April 29, and May 1, with some tickets at bargain rates.
- Music, Critic's Choice Nov 8, 2007
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ST. LAWRENCE STRING QUARTET AND ANTON KUERTI