Juneteenth Events in Chicago 2023
Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.
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Playlist: 2017’s Best Classical Christmas Recordings
These nine recordings are sure to make your spirits bright this holiday season.
Stream: Chanticleer Shares Holiday Music From Around the World, Live in the WFMT Studios
Hear what the holidays in 17th century Mexico and Canada might have sounded like with these special live performances by internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Chanticleer.
‘What’s That Opera, Doc?’: 10 Operas You’ll Recognize from the Big Screen
Music from some of the most beloved operas in the repertoire has found its way into famous scenes in cinema. Here are 10 times operatic excerpts underscored important moments on the big screen.
This Video of the Von Trapps Singing ‘Edelweiss’ Will Be One of Your Favorite Things This Holiday Season
If you’re not in the holiday spirit yet, you will be after hearing the newest generation of von Trapps perform “Edelweiss” from "The Sound of Music."
How Soprano Rosa Ponselle Went from the Small Town of Meriden, CT to the Metropolitan Opera
A seemingly medieval castle overlooks the town of Meriden, Connecticut, where crystal waterfalls tumble down stony hillsides. This is where the great soprano Rosa Ponselle, whose voice has been described as one of the “most beautiful of the century,” was born.
Quiz: Tell Us Your Ideal Thanksgiving Dinner, We’ll Tell You What Classical Music to Serve as a Side
Find out what classical music you should serve as a Thanksgiving side dish
5 Thanksgiving Recipes from Michelin-Starred Chef Bruce Sherman, Paired with 5 Pieces of Classical Music
Chef Bruce Sherman of Michelin-starred North Pond Restaurant shared his favorite holiday dishes and what music pairs perfectly with them.
Video: 5 Questions with Conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya
When conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya was recently named the new music director of Chicago Opera Theater, she became the only woman to hold that title with a major American opera company. Get to know Yankovskaya in this video interview.
“Only beauty with a capital ‘B’ can save the world,” Riccardo Muti Reminds High Schoolers
17 year-old Rebecca Vazquez said that hearing the Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform at Lane Tech College Prep High School, where she is a student, is a “a once in a lifetime opportunity.” The orchestra performed there on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, as part of its efforts to bring music to communities throughout Chicago.
How Do You Practice a Concerto Without an Orchestra? Pianist Kirill Gerstein Explains
Kirill Gerstein described the experience of performing as a soloist with a major orchestra like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra as nothing short of “magical.” But how do you practice a concerto without an orchestra? Gerstein shares his tips.
