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A Remarkable Version of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Performed by the Joffrey Ballet: Review Stefan Gonçalvez, Amanda Assucena, Jonathan Dole and Victoria Jaiani from the cast of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” (Todd Rosenberg) “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the classic English children’s novel by Lewis Carroll dating from 1865, could hardly be more familiar to audiences of all ages.

6 days ago | news.wttw.com | Hedy Weiss

CSO Soars With Superb Works by Gershwin, Bernstein, Dvorak and Price: Review Conductor James Gaffigan and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on May 31, 2025. (Todd Rosenberg) There was only a single performance of an exhilarating CSO concert this past Saturday evening. It attracted a packed house, with a wonderfully enthusiastic audience, and could easily have run for the usual three performances.

1 month ago | news.wttw.com | Hedy Weiss

Mäkelä and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Are Ideally Bonded: Review Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, in a performance of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7. (Todd Rosenberg Photography) In September 2027, Klaus Mäkelä will assume the title of chief conductor of both the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Amsterdam’s Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Captures Mahler’s Magic: Review Conductor Jaap van Zweden leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in performance of Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 7” on April 17, 2025. (Todd Rosenberg Photography) I’ve been a great fan of the work of composer Gustav Mahler since I lived in New York and supported a dance career by working as an editor of a journal for Boosey & Hawkes, the music publisher.

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The CSO and Joffrey Ballet Make an Ideal Couple: Review The Joffrey Ballet Ensemble featured in the world premiere performance of choreographer Amy Hall Garner’s “Second Nature.” Conductor Harry Bicket leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Perkinson’s Sinfonietta No. 1. (Todd Rosenberg Photography) Pair two of Chicago’s greatest cultural gems in a multifaceted program on the Symphony Center stage, and you have an ideal example of the city’s exceptional talent.