Beethoven. Chopin. Mozart. They are some of the greatest composers in the history of classical music. Yet they also received some of the worst reviews from critics when their works debuted.
That dichotomy is the basis of a new touring theatrical production, “The Music Critic,” coming to the Chicago Theatre on Oct. 26 and starring John Malkovich in a return to the Chicago stage. It’s one in which he reads some of the harshest words and biting criticisms for the baroque masters in his exceptional oratory delivery while an ensemble made up of show creator Aleksey Igudesman and frequent partner Hyung-ki Joo as well as cellist Antonio Lysy, violist Hsin-Yun Huang and violinist Claire Wells play from the musical suites.
