Juneteenth Events in Chicago 2024
Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.
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Kontras Quartet Brings Together Classical and Folk Traditions Live at the Pregnant Buffalo Lounge
The string quartet gets its name from the Afrikaans word for "contrast," since the musicians enjoy playing seemingly contrasting repertoire even within the same program
This Video of Pianist Oscar Peterson Tearing It Up While John Williams Conducts Will Give You Life
Oscar Peterson has delighted music lovers as a solo pianist, playing in his trio, and even with large orchestras. He joined the Boston Pops Orchestra for a performance that was broadcast December 23, 1980 as part of Evening at the Pops, produced by PBS member station WGBH-TV between 1970 and 2005.
Yo-Yo Ma, Civic Musicians to Present Benefit ‘Concert for Peace’ at St. Sabina Church
Net proceeds from the remaining ticket sales will benefit St. Sabina's Strong Futures employment program, which currently serves 50 young people ages 17-26 by providing training, mentorship, and other services.
Pulitzer-Winning Librettist Mark Campbell Explains How to Write an Opera
Mark Campbell has written the words to over fifteen operas to date, making him one of the most active librettists alive. When Campbell visited the Windy City, he spoke about his work and explained, “how do you write an opera?”
Ravinia Announces 2-Year Bernstein Celebration, Curated by Conductor Marin Alsop
As a composer, conductor, and educator, Leonard Bernstein’s contributions left a tremendous impact on American classical and popular music. Ravinia celebrates his centenary.
Composer Rodrigo Cadet Creates World-Premiere Works for Chicago Students to Teach About Mexico & Its Music
“Music is the perfect way to get to know other parts of the world,” said composer Rodrigo Cadet during a visit to Chicago from his native Mexico. “Sometimes you don’t have the time or means to travel to another place, but music can help you to do that.” As part of a yearlong residency, Cadet has been sharing his music ...
Conductor, MacArthur ‘Genius’ Marin Alsop Explains Why There Aren’t More Women on the Podiums
Marin Alsop is a woman of many firsts; she spoke to WFMT about how she’s inspired young women, why there aren't more women on the podiums, and more.
This Waltz Once Attributed to Strauss Is Actually by Indigenous Mexican Composer Juventino Rosas
Perhaps the next time you hear a waltz, you'll think Mexico City instead of Vienna.
How Lydia Mendoza, the First Queen of Tejano Music, Crossed Borders and Shaped a Tradition
Decades before fans called Selena Quintanilla-Pérez the Queen of Tejano music, singer and 12-string guitarist Lydia Mendoza held the crown as Tejano music’s first female icon. Born in 1916 to parents who migrated to Texas during the Mexican Revolution, Mendoza began her music career in a family band that performed on street corners and in open-air markets to make ends ...
The Women of Nordic Affect Share What Makes the Music of Iceland Some of the Coolest Stuff on Earth
Learn about what makes Iceland's music scene so unique from the only group that's performed with both Björk and The English Concert.
