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Davies, Baroque Band offer feast for Handel lovers

By on March 21, 2012 in Chicago Tribune, Reviews

John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune March 11, 2012 While not so common as recitals sung by sopranos and tenors, recitals by male altos, or countertenors, turn up often enough these days to suggest that the early music revolution has been won. The charismatic American countertenor David Daniels has done much to lead the way, both [...]

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Countertenor Davies displays vocal gleam and casual bravura with Baroque Band

By on March 20, 2012 in Reviews

Lawrence A. Johnson March 16, 2012 Chicago Classical Review The friendship of Baroque Band artistic director Garry Clarke with conductor Harry Bicket has resulted in some inspired concerts the last two seasons. For the second year in a row, Bicket is conducting a Handel opera to close the Lyric Opera of Chicago season and once [...]

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Iestyn Davies and Harry Bicket reviews for Rinaldo at Lyric Opera

By on March 2, 2012 in Guest Artists, Reviews, Uncategorized

Congratulations to Iestyn and Harry for the wonderful reviews of their performance in Rinaldo at Lyric Opera. We’re delighted that both will be joining Baroque Band later this month for three amazing all-Handel concerts. Don’t miss out on their performances with Baroque Band BUY TICKETS NOW! Chicago Tribune – John von Rhein: Playful new ‘Rinaldo’ [...]

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Baroque Band rocks the ballroom

By on January 16, 2012 in Chicago Classical Music, Reviews, Uncategorized

Elliot Mandel Jan 13, 2012 Chicago Classical Music As Garry Clarke and Baroque Band launched into George Frideric Handel’s Overture to Rinaldo Wednesday evening, Symphony Center’s Grainger Ballroom was transformed into a salon; an acoustic and visual gem of a space, the ballroom’s warm setting was the perfect place to hear the Band. Joining the ensemble of [...]

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With Emma Kirkby, Baroque Band launches fifth season in delightful fashion

By on October 22, 2011 in Chicago Classical Review, Guest Artists, Reviews, Uncategorized

Chicago Classical Review By Lawrence A. Johnson Dame Emma Kirkby performed with Baroque Band in their season-opening concert Wednesday night at Symphony Center. Baroque Band kicked off its fifth season in style Wednesday night with an engaging program spotlighting one of the leading Baroque singers of the past three decades, Dame Emma Kirkby. Kirkby’s bright [...]

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