Music
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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...
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Miley Cyrus focusing on music, upcoming marriageNov 09, 2012 6:33 am - LOS ANGELES — Miley Cyrus is working hard to finish her new album so she can take some time off to enjoy being engaged. The 19-year-old entertainer plans to marry “Hunge...
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Chaos, calm meld nicely on Maus Haus EPNov 09, 2012 5:00 am - Maus Haus, “Light Noise” (Lavish Habits) San Francisco-based Maus Haus has winnowed itself down from seven band members to four, yet retains a collision of chaotic sound...
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Calvin Harris shines on upbeat ‘18 Months’Nov 09, 2012 5:00 am - Calvin Harris, “18 Months” (Columbia Records) Calvin Harris’ third album, “18 Months,” plays like a greatest-hits record, and it is hard to shake the feeling that the el...
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Kendrick Lamar makes splash with major label debutNov 09, 2012 5:00 am - ATLANTA — When Kendrick Lamar submitted the initial version of his new album, “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” the rapper planned on heading back to the studio to record more s...