Take a Liszt Deep Dive with Pianist Kyle Orth
Orth samples standout works from the whole of Liszt's compositional career, including selections from the Romantic virtuoso's signature Années de pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage).
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Thirsty Ears, Chicago’s Only Classical Music Street Fest, Returns to Ravenswood for Third Year
Food, fun, neighborhood charm: these are things that you’d expect at any Chicago street fair. But only one also features free, live classical music. The third annual Thirsty Ears Festival, Chicago’s only classical music street fair, takes place August 11-12 in Ravenswood on Wilson Street between Hermitage and Ravenswood. The festival is organized by Access Contemporary Music (ACM), and spearheaded ...
Teenagers in Chicago Can Now Attend Live Music, Dance, Theater for Just $5. Here’s How.
From the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Lyric Opera of Chicago and much more, the Teen Arts Pass is making it easier for young people to have access to Chicago’s many great cultural institutions.
Cleveland Orchestra suspends concertmaster amid allegations
The Cleveland Orchestra says it was unaware of the allegations and will conduct an independent investigation.
Kennedy Center honors for Cher, Reba McEntire, Hamilton
The national arts center also announced Wednesday a special award for the genre-bending musical Hamilton, as part of the gala set for December 2.
The Most Important Lessons Conductor Marin Alsop Learned From Her Mentor Leonard Bernstein
As the world celebrates the centennial of Leonard Bernstein’s birth, one of his protégés, conductor Marin Alsop has a busy schedule conducting his works around the world.
Super Bowl champ to play sax with Philadelphia Orchestra
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Orchestra has acquired a Super Bowl champion. Eagles center Jason Kelce will play baritone saxophone with the orchestra Tuesday to benefit the team’s autism challenge. The music will accompany the team’s highlights from NFL Films. In the offseason, Kelce played with the Avalon String Band during a Mummers parade to celebrate Mardi Gras. Mummers are ...
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Attending live concerts increases life expectancy, improves well-being more than yoga, dog-walking, study finds
A new study conducted by O2, a company which owns some of United Kingdom’s largest music venues, and Patrick Fagan claims that attending live concerts can help increase life expectancy and improve overall well-being.
WFMT Welcomes New ‘Morning Program’ Host
When you wake up on Monday, August 6 and turn on WFMT, you’ll hear a new, yet familiar, voice as the host of the Morning Program. Longtime weekend morning host Dennis Moore will take over from Carl Grapentine, who hosted the program for 22 years. Maggie Clennon Reberg, who joined WFMT in 2015 as a part-time program host, will host ...
6 Composers Who Immigrated to the United States and Called Los Angeles Home
Ever since its founding, the United States of America has been a melting pot of peoples. Here are 6 composers who came to the United States and called Los Angeles their home.
Carl Grapentine’s 10 Favorite Musical Performances During His 32 Years in Chicago
Looking back on his many years experiencing great music in Chicago, Carl shares some of his very favorite performances.
