Opera Profile: Carl Maria Von Weber’s Final Work ‘Oberon’

“Oberon” is an opera in English by Carl Maria von Weber. The work had its world premiere on April 12, 1826, just two months before the composer’s death. Weber was actually advised by his doctor against taking on the opera and the composer actually went to great lengths to learn English so that he could follow the libretto. It ultimately {…}

Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2017-18 Review: Sublime Schubert & DeShong Debut Mark Enthralling Evening

Celebrating 60 years of the Chicago Symphony Chorus was no easy task given the unit’s reputation for quality. That anniversary was marked this past weekend with a program highlighted by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus putting forth an absolutely sublime Schubert Mass in E-Flat major. The three-part program began with maestro Riccardo Muti and the CSO performing the overture {…}