Articles tagged with: Michael Nagy
Chicago Symphony Chorus glories in Brahms’ ‘German Requiem’ under van Zweden’s baton
![Chicago Symphony Chorus glories in Brahms’ ‘German Requiem’ under van Zweden’s baton 11/10/16 9:17:10 PM
Mozart Masonic Funeral Music
Wagner Prelude and Liebestod from Tristan and Isolde
Brahms A German Requiem
PERFORMERS
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Jaap van Zweden conductor
Christiane Karg soprano
Michael Nagy baritone
Chicago Symphony Chorus
Duain Wolfe chorus director
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Review: Brahms’ “German Requiem” is a gentle monument, expressive in equal parts of humility, reassurance and peace. Such were the components of a radiant performance by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, with soprano Christiane Karg and baritone Michael Nagy, conducted by Jaap van Zweden on Nov. 11 at Orchestra Hall.
Berlin Aisle: It’s magical Mozart when Rattle leads Philharmonic in concert ‘Zauberflöte’
![Berlin Aisle: It’s magical Mozart when Rattle leads Philharmonic in concert ‘Zauberflöte’ Berlin Philharmonic rehearses Mozart's Die Zauberfloete at the Philharmonic 2013 April](https://chicagoontheaisle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Berlin-Philharmonic-rehearses-Die-Zauberfloete-at-the-Philharmonic-2013-April-125x125.jpg)
Review: The Berlin Philharmonic delivered a concert performance of Mozart’s “Die Zauberflöte” April 7, simultaneously broadcast in Europe, that seemed to waft in like a spring breeze. The concert’s now being edited for streaming to internet audiences via the Philharmonic’s Digital Concert Hall, and there’s much to recommend it, including a delightful Papageno new to American opera lovers and a sneak peek at a Queen of the Night who makes her Met debut in 2014. Above all, front and center, was an orchestra such as you will rarely hear in an opera pit. ★★★★