Reviews
July 08, 2010
Grant Park Orchestra Provides Rousing If Chaotic Latin Program On Rainy Night 
The evening got off to a rousing start with Arturo Rodriguez’s Mosaico Mexicano, full of sparkling brass and infectious, dancing rhythms. As tales of gruesome massacres unfolded, the orchestra groaned with the agony of a massive, wounded beast. more...
July 01, 2010
Chopin, Police Choppers, and an Impressive Podium Debut at Grant Park’s Polish Night
This is extraordinarily difficult and challenging music to perform and it is a mark of the Grant Park players’ abilities that they can deliver such a gleaming and well-played account on limited rehearsal time. more...
June 26, 2010
Indoor Setting Suits Grant Park Performance of Pulitzer Winners
But both pieces were full of bombast, the full-throated chorus and blazing brass too often pummeling us with heavy-handed evocations of joyful troops or divine power. more...
June 25, 2010
Pink Martini Lifts Spirits with Powerful Vocals
Zealous fans of Pink Martini will apparently wait out a tornado warning, lighting, thunder and torrential rain fall just to hear pianist-founder Thomas Lauderdale and singer China Forbes work a song or two. more...
June 18, 2010
Grant Park Season of Music Gets off to A Rousing Start
The halcyon conditions suggested that Mother Nature was smiling on what promises to be an exceptionally enticing 76th season of free symphonic concerts presented by the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus under the summer stars. more...
June 18, 2010
Carlos Kalmar Is On A Mission
Grant Park remains committed to its core missions, which include presenting American works and neglected repertoire, and showcasing its accomplished professional chorus. more...
June 17, 2010
Elina Vähälä Lights Up a Spirited Opening to Grant Park Music Festival’s Summer Season
Thousands of people found their way to Millennium Park to hear the Grant Park Orchestra play Berlioz, Vivaldi and Respighi. more...
June 09, 2010
Grant Park Promises A Summer Rich In Musical Adventure
In terms of musical depth and variety, the 2010 Grant Park season is the strongest I've encountered in more than 30 years of attending concerts at the nation's only remaining free, municipally sponsored, outdoor summer classical music festival. more...
May 28, 2010
Classical Warfare: Grant Park Music Festival vs. Ravinia
Which venue is worth your time and money? We're coming down on the side of the Grant Park Music Festival. more...
