Chamber Music Society: Vienna

10:00 pm – Violist Paul Neubauer, pianist Orion Weiss, and more talented musicians.

Exploring Music: American Masters, Part VI

7:00 pm – Continuing our investigation of composers in America, beginning with the early 20th century.

Playlist: Music for Reading

Relax, focus, and get lost in literature.


New Releases Jan 27: World Premieres

Some of today's leading pianists present their signature works, and a tribute to a legendary jazz artist.

Don't Miss a Beat

New Releases Jan 19: Great Pianists

Some of today's leading pianists present their signature works, and a tribute to a legendary jazz artist.

5 Questions with Sidney P. Jackson, Jr.

The new President of Chicago Sinfonietta reflects on his move to the city and his visions for the future.

Chicago Opera Theater Revives Banned Opera

Kurt Weill's final work in Germany was banned shortly after its premiere. Now, 93 years later, Chicago Opera Theater is bringing Der Silbersee: Ein Wintermärchen to Chicago audiences for the first time.

New Releases Jan 12: What’s Old is New

Shining new light on musical traditions, from the 400th anniversary of John Dowland’s death to the annual New Year's Day Concert in Vienna.

Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2026 Season

Chicago's annual, free classical music series will be celebrating multiple anniversaries throughout its 2026 season.

New Releases Jan 5: Formative Melodies

Highlighting the early works of a few composers, and musical explorations that continue to inspire.

New Releases Dec 30: Chamber Music

Albums for smaller ensembles that were released in the third quarter of 2025.

New Releases Dec 23: Paying Homage

The 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, two Jewish composers who all but vanished from history, and other musical homages.

Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2025

From the serene to the upbeat, this stockingful of 2025 Christmas albums will fill your festivities with joy and wonder.

New Releases Dec 16: Sonic Patchwork

Bertrand Chamayou & Leif Ove Andsnes pay respects to Franz Schubert; brand new brass works highlight the instrument family.

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