11 Studs Terkel Conversations for Black History Month
Just a few of the Black voices from the Studs Terkel Radio Archive.
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Video | Watch Two of the World’s Best Tabla Players (Who Also Happen to Be Father and Son)
Watch Anindo Chatterjee and his son Anubrata prove why they are two of the best percussionists in the world.
Baroque Music Flourishes in the Gardens of William Christie
In 1985, William Christie, the founder and music director of the Baroque ensemble Les Arts Florissants, was driving in the French countryside when he saw Thiré for the first time. Located in the Vendée region of France, an hour south of Nantes, Thiré has about 500 residents and is filled with sprawling corn and sunflower fields.
Lyric Opera, Blu Rhythm Collective Honor Slain Chicago Teen Kevin Ambrose with Song, Dance, and Spoken Word
Kevin Ambrose, a theater student at Columbia College, loved to perform ever since he was a child, explained his mother Ebony. “I kind of grew up on Columbia’s campus, because my mom worked there,” Ebony said, “so I also grew up around the arts and always loved it. When it came time for me to have kids, I wanted them ...
Video | Meet Jerry, Río, and Gratia: Three of the Most Graceful Dancers on Four Legs
Jerry, Río, and Gratia are three of the most beautiful dancers you’ll ever see. But unlike most dancers, they perform on four legs, not two.
From 17th Century Spectacle to Contemporary Classics, a First Look at Chicago’s Fall Opera Season
Whether you’re new to opera or consider yourself a connoisseur, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this fall in Chicago. Here are four operas we are excited to see in the coming months.
We tested earbuds ranging from $9.99 to $999.95 to find the best pair for listening to classical music. Here’s what we found.
Earbuds, earphones, in-ear monitors. There are a lot of products that allow you to listen to music on the go. But what makes them different and which ones are the best for your needs?
“I Remember Lenny” | On Bernstein’s 99th Birthday, Carl Grapentine Reflects on the Man and His Music
I grew up with Leonard Bernstein. No, I didn’t live anywhere near Lawrence, Massachusetts where he was born August 25, 1918. And he was more than thirty years older than I. But as a child growing up in the 1950s, I was the perfect age to enjoy The Mickey Mouse Club and Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts. I was 8 ...
This Gorgeous Piano Nocturne by Chopin Might Be Even Better Arranged for Violin
Chopin wrote his Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 in E-flat major between 1830 and 1832 and the piece was first published in 1833. The Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 is one of the most popular of Chopin’s 21 nocturnes as evidenced by the number of arrangements made for other instruments. Karol Lipiński made the first arrangement during Chopin’s lifetime for ...
Video: Watch This Young Pianist Play Ridiculously Hard Works by Chopin… Blindfolded!
Frédéric Chopin’s Étude Op. 10, No. 4 and Prelude Op. 28, No. 16 are notorious for being among the composer’s most challenging works to play. And when pianist Aldric Gozon learned these two pieces, he didn’t stop at getting the notes right – he played both blindfolded. Chopin wrote Étude Op. 10, No. 4 in 1830 as part of his ...
Your Guide to Chopin’s Nocturnes
Learn about some of Chopin's signature compositions: his most important nocturnes.
