Hear historic recordings of tenor Ivan Kozlovsky.
Tenor Ivan Kozlovsky
Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts Debussy, Adams, and Stravinsky
Guest conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and violin soloist Leila Josefowicz.
Playlist
Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, by Debussy
Scheherazade.2, by John Adams
The Rite of Spring, by Stravinsky
Bizet’s Carmen
Hear Bizet’s most popular opera, Carmen, starring Ana Maria Martinez in the title role. The cast also includes Brandon Jovanovich (Don José); Amanda Woodbury (Micaela); Alexander Vinogradov (Escamillo); among other soloists. The performance features the Los Angeles Opera Chorus and Orchestra led by James Conlon.
Barenboim conducts the Berlin Staatskapelle
Hear the Berlin Staatskapelle conducted by Daniel Barenboim featuring violinist Wolfram Brandl and violist Yulia Deyneka.
Playlist
“Sinfonia Concertante” in E-Flat, K. 364, by Mozart
Symphony No. 7. by Bruckner
Learn to play harpsichord repertoire on piano with Jory Vinikour
Grammy-nominated Jory Vinikour shares his advice for how to capture the magic of the harpsichord on the piano.
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Hear the Symphony Mohammed Fairouz Composed as a Response to the 9/11 Attacks
When composer Mohammed Fairouz isn’t busy writing symphonies or operas, he’s likely writing about international politics for the Huffington Post, On Being, or Foreign Policy.
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The Surprising True Origins of Gershwin’s Classic ‘Summertime’
“Summertime” from George Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess is one of the one most popular songs in the Great American Songbook. But did you know that neither the tune to “Summertime” nor the lyrics are by George Gershwin?
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“Eugene Onegin”
An historic Russian recording of Tchaikovsky’s tragic opera based on Pushkin, Eugene Onegin.
How Chicago Cubs Organist Gary Pressy Made It to the Big Leagues
Gary Pressy, an organist and lifelong Cubs fan, has been a signature part of games at Wrigley Field for over 30 years.
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Pianist András Schiff
András Schiff performs Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Brahms, and Bach at Carnegie Hall.
Playlist
Fantasy in F-sharp, Op. 28, by Mendelssohn
Piano Sonata No. 24 in F-Sharp, Op. 78, by Beethoven
Piano Pieces, Op. 76; Seven Fantasies, Op. 116, by Brahms
English Suite No. 6 in D minor, by Bach
