Grant Park Chorus Director Christopher Bell on the Epic, Sweeping ‘Carmina Burana’
It’s not very hard to sing, but it is hard to sing well. So getting the singers to engage with it can be part of the challenge.
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Isaac Stern at 100 [Video]
As WFMT celebrates the centenary of Isaac Stern — who was born on July 21, 1920 — Michael Stern reflects on his father's life in music.
CSO Cancels Fall Performances
In a statement, CSOA president Jeff Alexander expressed, “As we look ahead and make plans for ensemble concerts for the fall, we are also eager for the day when Maestro Muti and the full orchestra can come together again to share music with local, national and international audiences.”
Anthony McGill’s #TakeTwoKnees Challenge Inspires Activism, Donations for Equal Justice Initiative
Earlier this month, Anthony McGill shared a video of himself kneeling while playing clarinet with his call-to-action hashtag: #TakeTwoKnees. Now, he's using this hashtag to raise money for a racial justice organization.
Seven Sensational Virtual Field Trips for Chicago Art Lovers
We’re not sure the next time we’ll be able to catch an in-person performance, but luckily, many of Chicago’s hallowed artistic venues are just a click away.
Quiz: Roasts and Boasts — Match the Composer To The Quote
The relationships between classical composers can be ... complicated. Some are built on high praise and admiration, others peppered with searing roasts, snide comments, and artful critiques. Can you guess the composer these quotes are describing?
Despite coronavirus, 1 musical is holding auditions, online
Most theaters in America may be closed, but one musical isn't letting the virus pandemic stop it from getting prepared to put on a show: "KPOP," a musical exploring the world of Korean pop.
Ravinia Festival Names Next President and CEO
This morning, the Ravinia Festival announced its next president and CEO: Jeffrey P. Haydon. The CEO of the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in New York since 2012, Haydon was previously on the staff of the CSO.
Rare Cannonball Adderley 1966 Seattle concerts going digital
A rare collection of previously unissued recordings by legendary jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley is becoming more accessible thanks to two small jazz labels.
Chicago Musicians to Honor Elijah McClain in Violin Vigil
Under the baton of conductor and violinist Kyle J. Dickson, vigil attendees will play string arrangements of music by William Grant Still, Florence Price, Paul Simon, and Bill Withers to mourn and demand justice for Elijah McClain.
Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91
Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and an array of other films.
