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.
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Harris Theater President and CEO Patricia Barretto Has Died at Age 45
Patricia Barretto, president and CEO of Chicago’s Harris Theater for Music and Dance, has died following a 4-year battle with breast cancer. She was 45. She passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, with her husband, Sheldon, their son, David, her parents, William and Fatima Mcrae, and close friends at her side. Barretto was born in Mumbai and completed a BA in ...
Playlist: 14 Marching Band Videos You Have to See to Believe
Marching bands are art in motion. But you have to see the intricate formations – moving images, clever phrases, and more – to truly believe their artistic capabilities.
Playlist: Listening to the ‘L’, CTA-Centric Music from Classical to Hip-Hop
For many of us, the ‘L’ is more than just a means of getting around the city. It’s a social network, concert venue, observation deck, and roving reading room, uniting Chicago’s cosmopolitan mix over 224 miles of track.
Arrival of new virus sparks songs across Latin America
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The new coronavirus raising tensions around the world has started to inspire songwriters across Latin America, the latest region to see cases popping up. A street performer in Ecuador and Mexican band have captured anxiety they’re seeing in their communities with music. Videos of their songs are going viral. They poke fun at stores gouging prices ...
Recording Academy fires ousted CEO, citing investigations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Recording Academy says it has fired Deborah Dugan, its former president who questioned the integrity of the Grammy Awards nominations process and complained of sexual harassment and a toxic culture. The academy said Monday the decision was reached after “two exhaustive, costly independent investigations” of Dugan. She had been on administrative leave since mid-January, when ...
Lake Forest Symphony Cancels Rest of Season Amid Lagging Fundraising
Citing fundraising shortages in the face of rising costs, the Lake Forest Symphony has announced the cancellation of the remainder of its 2019-20 season. This decision comes despite good concert turnout. According to the symphony, the announcement followed a weekend of sold-out concerts midway through the ensemble’s 62nd season. The early termination will bring the cancellation of three programs, including ...
Eric Owens To Miss Lyric’s 2020 Ring Cycle, Replacements Announced
The celebrated American bass-baritone was slated to appear as Wotan but has withdrawn because of health issues.
The Well-Tempered Election Analyst: How Arnon Mishkin prepares (with a little help from Bach)
Arnon Mishkin has been called a data ninja, analyzing exit polls and explaining shifting voting blocs. How then does he prepare for the grueling hours ahead on the day and night of a Presidential Election? He plays the cello.
Three Faiths Connected Through Music: ‘O, Jerusalem!’ With Apollo’s Fire
Does a city have its own distinctive musical style? The early music ensemble Apollo’s Fire and artistic director Jeannette Sorrell explore that question with their upcoming Chicago-area performance, “O Jerusalem! Crossroads of Three Faiths."
Playlist: Your Guide to Chopin’s Études
Explore Chopin’s études - some of the most beloved works in the piano repertoire - by listening to some of our favorites and learning more about them.
