Music
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Young love brought to you by One DirectionNov 13, 2012 5:00 am - One Direction, “Take Me Home” (Syco/Columbia Records) One Direction's sophomore album, “Take Me Home,” comes one year after the group released its debut, “Up All Ni...
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Staging proves puzzling in musically strong ‘Werther’Nov 13, 2012 4:30 am - The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s new production of Jules Massenet’s 1892 opera “Werther” will likely divide audiences as a result of director Francisco Negrin’s symbol-laden...
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Experience youth orchestra through chamber concertsNov 12, 2012 11:55 am - This weekend, music lovers can find inspiration through classical works, and experience the talents of young musicians — for free. On Sunday, Nov. 18, the Elgin Youth Sy...
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'Twilight' breaks out mourners for last CDNov 11, 2012 10:00 pm - Various Artists, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack” (Summit Entertainment/Chop Shop/Atlantic Records) It's a sad goodbye...
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Holocaust opera to premiere in Austrian parliamentNov 11, 2012 7:27 am - VIENNA — An opera focusing on Nazi atrocities against children will premiere next year at an unusual venue — Austria’s parliament. An official involved in the staging sa...
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Billboard honors Lady Antebellum for 1st tourNov 10, 2012 6:23 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. — When they first hit the road as an opening act the members of Lady Antebellum rarely wasted their downtime, quizzing stars like Kenny Chesney and Keit...
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Election officials defend special voting for UsherNov 10, 2012 6:13 am - ROSWELL, Ga. — Election officials in the Atlanta area are defending their decision to allow singer Usher to bypass long lines and cast his ballot on Election Day, infuri...
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New ensemble to play at LHSNov 09, 2012 4:14 pm - The newly formed North Suburban Wind Ensemble will perform its first concert Sunday, Nov. 11, at Libertyville High School. The show will start at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5. ...
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Northwest Fest Orchestra takes on major Russian worksNov 09, 2012 12:07 pm - The Northwest Festival Orchestra will present an “All Russian Spectacular!” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18, at Harper College in the J Building Theater. Music Director Dr...
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Buffalo Grove bands to perform “Big Band Classics”Nov 09, 2012 8:54 am - The Buffalo Grove Symphonic and Jazz bands will perform “Big Band Classics” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Libertyville High School, 708 W. Park Ave. Music will include...