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CSO bassist Alexander Hanna, in solo light, finds singing voice in his grand instrument

Dec 21, 2015 – 6:23 am
12/17/15 8:16:29 PM -- Chicago Symphony Orchestra 125th Year.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
James Conlon Conductor

Vanhal Double Bass Concerto in D Major Featuring Principal Bass Alexander Hanna


© Todd Rosenberg Photography 2015

Review: Often forgotten but integral, the double bass is the foundation of the orchestra. Without its supportive heft, the majestic edifice of the orchestra would crumble, and the driving harmonic motion it provides would be lost. So it was satisfying and just to see this taken-for-granted but vital instrument move to the front of Orchestra Hall’s stage on Dec. 19 in the hands of Alexander Hanna, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s principal bass.

Ravinia Fest 2014 runs gamut from enduring stars to first twinkles, with 3-pack of opera

Feb 27, 2014 – 5:33 pm
Festival entrance

Report: Ravinia Festival music director James Conlon leads Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” and “Don Giovanni,” soprano Patricia Racette stars in Strauss’ grisly “Salome” and Finnish conductor Susanna Mälkki makes her festival debut in the 2014 summer series announced Thursday.

2013 Summer Season: Ravinia will come out swinging with jazz tribute to Benny Goodman

Mar 12, 2013 – 2:55 pm
Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia Festival James Conlon conducting summer 2012

Ravinia Festival Best Bets: If you want to branch out a bit musically, the summertime Ravinia Festival in Highland Park is a good place for it. There, classical music lovers sample niche-expanding novelties of the sort that gave Brooklyn Academy of Music its must-see reputation. College students picnic on the lawn for free when the Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs. And family friendly movie prices rule for recitals featuring the latest contest winners and stars on the rise.