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Remembering Richard Covello

By Andi Lamoreaux |

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Covello was well known in Chicago’s artistic circles as a critic, lecturer, and arts administrator. He was associated for many years with the classical radio station WNIB.


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Music of the Baroque Announces 2020-21 season

By Andi Lamoreaux and Keegan Morris |

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On February 21, Music of the Baroque announced its 2020-2021 season, the ensemble’s 50th.


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Ravinia Appoints Marin Alsop Chief Conductor and Curator

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The two-year appointment was created especially for Alsop, who curated Ravinia’s multi-season celebration of the Leonard Bernstein centennial.


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Anna Moffo: 4 Videos that Spotlight the Brilliance of ‘La Bellissima’

By Louise Frank and Andi Lamoreaux |

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Writing for The New York Times following her death in 2006, Anthony Tommasini explained that Anna Moffo “was beloved for her rosy voice, dramatic vulnerability and exceptional beauty.”


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Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2020 Season

By Andi Lamoreaux and Keegan Morris |

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See what’s in store for the Grant Park Music Festival 2020 season.


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19th Amendment, Beethoven, Perlman To Be Celebrated in Ravinia’s 2020 CSO Residency

By Andi Lamoreaux and Keegan Morris |

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Anniversaries make up many of the highlights of the CSO’s annual summer residency.


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Music Director Andi Lamoreaux Reflects on 50 Years With WFMT

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This month, music director Andi Lamoreaux passed a remarkable milestone — 50 years with WFMT.


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Chicago Symphony Orchestra Appoints Missy Mazzoli as Composer-in-Residence

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Her works have been performed at the BBC Proms and by ensembles including the Sydney Symphony and the Minnesota Orchestra. She also performs as a pianist and electronic musician.


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6 Songs to Send You “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”

By Andi Lamoreaux |

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Judy Garland introduced “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” in The Wizard of Oz, and she sang it for the rest of her life. Operatic soprano Renata Scotto used it as her signature encore at solo recitals. And more recently, and very memorably, Ariana Grande sang it to end One Love Manchester, her benefit for the victims of terrorism in the British …


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Ravinia Announces 2-Year Bernstein Celebration, Curated by Conductor Marin Alsop

By Angelica Lasala and Andi Lamoreaux |

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As a composer, conductor, and educator, Leonard Bernstein’s contributions left a tremendous impact on American classical and popular music. Ravinia celebrates his centenary.