Chicago Opera Theater Reveals 2026-27 Season
The season includes a rare operatic staging of a classic Oscar Wilde comedy.
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CYSO Makes History at Lollapalooza
As trumpets sang out their first few notes, the crowd quickly grew in size and volume, drawn to the rare sight of a full orchestra on Lollapalooza grounds.
Swan Songs: Classical Music Inspired by Swans
With this wealth of allegorical associations, these elegant creatures have captured composers’ imaginations for centuries.
New Releases Aug. 5: Bach, Coleridge-Taylor, Hovhaness
Deep-dives into works by JS Bach (featuring the late conductor Sir Andrew Davis, a Lyric Opera of Chicago legend), as well as music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Alan Hovhaness. Plus, meet a lesser-known — but influential — Polish composer: Zygmunt Noskowski. And take part in a richly immersive vocal compendium by Minneapolis-based Cantus.
Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2025-26 Season: Ignite
The orchestra — fueled by a mission to make classical music more accessible and diverse — will share five programs between October and May.
Russian soprano’s case alleging national original discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed
The Met removed Netrebko after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s campaign against Ukraine.
In ‘Sinners’ and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn’t been easy
Guy's new album features Peter Frampton and the Eagles' Joe Walsh and arrives a few months after the blues legend appeared in Ryan Coogler's critically acclaimed film Sinners.
Newberry Consort Announces 2025-26 Season, “Metamorphosis”
The respected Chicago early music ensemble will present four programs between October 2025 and May 2026.
New Releases Jul. 29: Sax Phenom Jess Gillam & Shakespeare
A highly varied exploration of classical, folk, and contemporary in saxophonist Jess Gillam's PRISM, Vol. 2, and a survey of 16th-century music written for Shakespeare's plays.
Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97
His songs included "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," "The Old Dope Peddler" (set to a tune reminiscent of "The Old Lamplighter"), "Be Prepared" (in which he mocked the Boy Scouts) and "The Vatican Rag."
Music Inspired by Greek Mythology
Greek mythology is replete with dramatic and musical potential.
