Slushies and Sonatas: Chicago’s Newest Classical Venue Arrives
ACM enters a new era with the 10th anniversary of the Thirsty Ears Music Festival, and a brand-new music venue where a 7-Eleven once stood.
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Polish composer, conductor Krzysztof Penderecki dies at 86
One of the world’s most popular contemporary classical music composers, whose works have featured in Hollywood films like The Shining and Shutter Island, has died.
Update: Singer John Prine is in stable condition, his wife says
News that Prine's health was in jeopardy provoked an outpouring of affection for the legendary singer-songwriter.
Happy World Piano Day!
Today is World Piano Day! That's because it is the 88th day of the year, a neat tie-in with the number of keys on a standard keyboard (on non-Leap Years, the holiday customarily takes place on March 29.) In celebration of the versatile, ubiquitous instrument, we're sharing some of the finest piano performances and articles on the internet!
Discover Illinois’ Newest Opera Company — Opera Edwardsville
A four-hour drive southwest from Chicago and just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis sits Edwardsville, Illinois. The small city — founder Chase Hopkins' hometown — is the site of the state's newest opera company.
With Centennial Concert Canceled, Civic Orchestra to Present Virtual Performance
The 35-minute program features an excerpt from Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5, stitched together from more than 60 separate remote recordings of Civic musicians.
Billy Collins Recites his Conversational, Observational, Quirky Poems
“Radio is such a perfect medium for the transmission of poetry, primarily because there just is the voice.” — Billy Collins Billy Collins is a wonderfully prolific, contemporary poet whose brief, poignant, and idiosyncratic word gems earned him the prestigious title of Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003. A distinguished educator, he was also named the ...
Michigan regents fire opera singer accused of sexual assault
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The University of Michigan’s Board of Regents has fired a music professor facing sexual assault charges. The regents acted on the recommendation from University President Mark Schlissel to dismiss David Daniels on Thursday. Schlissel wrote in a letter to regents that Daniels’ “conduct is inconsistent with the character of tenure at the University of Michigan.” ...
A Banjoist Takes on Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1
What does a Bach/bluegrass crossover sound like? It sounds like pure relaxation.
A Printable Classical Coloring Sheet, Thanks to David Lee Csicsko!
With everyone cooped up inside, David Lee Csicsko returns with another great design. Our four avian conductors perch, waiting for an orchestra. You'll notice that they're also waiting for a splash of color, so print it out and paint, crayon, pencil, or marker to your heart's content!
Quick Change: Atlanta Opera Costume Department Starts Making Medical Masks
Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Atlanta Opera’s costume and wardrobe department nailed a quick change, pivoting from costuming singers to outfitting medical professionals.
