Instruments of Memory: Violins Honor Holocaust Survivors, Victims, and Stories

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VIDEO | Watch this Chinese opera artist transform into a Dragon Princess – in seconds

Getting into full costume and makeup to perform Chinese operas takes hours. You can see an artist from Chongqing Chuanju Opera Theatre transform herself in seconds.

Video: Violinist Stefan Milenkovich and pianist Rohan de Silva perform LIVE at WFMT

Watch celebrated Serbian violinist Stefan Milenkovich and acclaimed pianist Rohan de Silva share works by Beethoven, Ravel, Paganini, and Tchaikovsky.

Riccardo Muti and Chicago Symphony dedicate Florida concert to victims of school shooting

"The musicians of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and I extend our condolences to the families of the victims of today's tragedy."

Why classical music is still the best soundtrack for figure skating, according to a former Olympic judge

When ice skating was first included in the 1908 Olympic Winter Games in London, athletes competed exclusively to classical music. The rules have changed, but the must music for skating may not have.

Quiz: Which Composer Is Your Soulmate?

Take this quiz and we'll reveal which composer is your soulmate this Valentine's Day.

Video: On Philip Glass’ 81st Birthday, Jenny Lin Plays His Complete Piano Etudes

Production company Access Contemporary Music has partnered with the esteemed Manhattan venue, LPR - (Le) Poisson Rouge a multimedia art cabaret founded by musicians on the site of the historic Village Gate. Pianist Jenny Lin is taking the stage for the first in this exciting new series. This concert is celebrating Philip Glass' 81st birthday with a live performance of ...

Playlist: Classical Music To Tug at Your Heart Strings

If you’re looking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day, here are 10 favorite romantic works that are sure to tug are your heart strings.

“My morning with Leontyne” — Kerry Frumkin in conversation with legendary soprano Leontyne Price

Hear an interview with Leontyne Price recorded in 1987 after an appearance at Chicago's Symphony Center.

VIDEO | Lute 101 with Nigel North

Learn about the lute from Nigel North, one of the world’s most acclaimed lutenists, who has been at the forefront of reviving music that once languished on library shelves.

Chicago Opera Theater Brings ‘Bloody Good’ World Premiere With ‘Elizabeth Cree’

COT presents a world-premiere opera, Elizabeth Cree, by the team of composer Kevin Puts and librettist Mark Campbell, who together created the Pulitzer-winning opera Silent Night.

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