12:15 pm – Pianist Mateusz Mikolajczak performs works by Grażyna Bacewicz, Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt.
10:00 pm – Consort Les Lucioles presents a program of “fancies”—fantasias for viol consort written between the 16th and 17th centuries.
7:00 pm – Peter shares some of his favorite musical works through the ages.
New Releases October 26: Chicago Sounds
New music from artists who call Chicago home: Inna Faliks, Daniel Schlosberg, Third Coast Percussion, Jessie Montgomery, and more.
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New Releases October 19: Contemporary Compositions
World premiere recordings from composer-performers Alexis Ffrench, Max Richter, and the American chamber choir Ensemble Altera, plus collections of other fresh new works.
New Releases October 13: Women in Classical Music
Highlighting new albums from multiple women, including the newest opera by Missy Mazzoli and a young violinist's debut.
New Releases October 6: Himari, Trifonov, and more
An exploration into Latin American piano music, a prodigy's debut album, a three-CD Beethoven set, and more of the latest from the classical music world.
Maria Dueñas on Jascha Heifetz and Finding Her Own Voice
The rising star discusses the influence of Heifetz in her own life, the importance of having a musical idol, and more.
New Releases September 28: Philip Glass, Chanticleer, and more
Albums dedicated to the music of famous composers, and a new release to whet our appetite for Jeanine De Bique’s return to Chicago.
Apollo’s Fire Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 2026-27 Chicago Season
The ensemble’s 2026-27 season coincides with two anniversaries: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 300th anniversary of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Dramatic History
Phillip Huscher's new book "Passing the Baton" tells the story from the orchestra's founding 135 years ago to the appointment of its youngest music director ever, who officially takes over in 2027.
New Releases September 22: I Fagiolini, Sol Gabetta, and more
Ensembles specializing in historical performance practice, plus two albums featuring premiere recordings by living composers.
Composers from A to Z
Whether you’re just beginning to explore classical music or have spent years immersed in the repertoire, there’s someone here to discover – or rediscover.
New Releases September 15: Joshua Bell, Lise Davidsen, and more
Undisputed masters release albums of signature repertoire, plus a 16-year-old prodigy’s debut album.
