10pm: Selections by Castellanos, Castro, Plaza, and Moncayo.
Long-Tenured Juilliard Cellist, Instructor Joel Krosnick Dies, 84
While he enjoyed some success as a soloist, Krosnick's recognition grew after joining the Juilliard String Quartet in 1974.
Don't Miss a Beat
Can’t Carry a Tune? Regardless of Skill, Singing Has Surprising Benefits
Musicality aside, all of us (instrumentalists and vocalists alike) derive pleasure from singing along to our favorite tunes, even if it’s only done entirely alone…
Playlist: Music to Help Your Garden Grow
The frost has (hopefully) gone for the year, so it's time to get planting. Here's music to help your garden grow... or at least, get you focused on gardening!
New Releases Apr. 15: Suites, Unheralded Women, Third Coast Percussion
Beloved Chicago envelope-pushing quartet Third Coast Percussion celebrates 20 years with a characteristically adventurous album. Plus, suites by Tchaikovsky and Thomas Adès. Finally, get to know two unjustly overlooked women composers: Swede Elfrida Andrée and Brit Ruth Gipps.
Classical Voyages: Paris
Allons-y à Paris! Join us on a musical tour of Paris, the City of Light.
Who is the Most Prolific Composer?
From 3,000 sonatas to over 300 symphonies, here are some of the busiest composers across classical music history!
Playlist: Classical Music Inspired by Water
Dive into melodies inspired by flickering fish, gliding swans, epic voyages, and beloved shores.
New Releases Apr. 8: Instrument Spotlights
Deep dives into contemporary violin repertoire, recent trombone works, and not-so-recent concertos for lute, as well as an album-length survey of preludes and chamber arrangements of beloved Stephen Sondheim touchstones.
Playlist: Feel-Good Classical Music
From the jubilant to the blissful and everything in between, this longform playlist has something for anyone looking for a classical music mood booster.
New Releases Apr. 1: Dynamic Duos
Three unique pairings — guitar/flute, oboe/harpsichord, and clarinet/piano — each with a fascinating repertoire focus. Plus early vocal music, piano concertos, solo piano, and a wide-ranging album for harp.
Chicago Opera Theater ’25-26 Season Announced
Including titles by Kurt Weill and Antonio Salieri.
Classical Voyages: London
Join us on a trip around London, a city with character, landmarks, and music to spare.
