New Releases Apr 14: Seth Parker Woods, Randall Scotting, Isata Kanneh-Mason, and more
A collection of highly personal albums that emphasize the brand of each featured artist.
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Playlist: Architecture & Music
Frank Lloyd Wright recognized the connection between music and architecture, going so far as to claim, “They are practically one.”
New Releases Mar. 18: Gut Strings, Marsalis, Sondheim, and Selaocoe
An ambitious and inventive take on Tchaikovsky’s chamber music, a Wynton Marsalis symphony, piano reimaginings of music of Sondheim, and the multifaceted Abel Selaocoe. Plus, selections from contemporary operas without singing, and a vocal exploration on the theme of light.
Making History as a Black Woman Luthier
How a collaboration between Anne Harris and Amanda Ewing is shining light on the history of Black luthiers in the United States.
5 Classic Bagpipe Tunes for St. Patrick’s Day
With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, here are the stories behind just a few bagpipe standards.
Playlist: 12 Irish Composers You Should Know
From folk and traditional to punk, rock, and pop, Ireland is the source of much incredible music. But the Emerald Isle has played host to no shortage of classical music ranging from the 16th century to today.
Classical Voyages: Rome
Travel with us to the Eternal City with this wide-ranging playlist of music dedicated to, inspired by, and hailing from Rome.
Amadeus, Parks Headline Steppenwolf’s 50th Season
A 20th century classic, plus a world premiere and a new-to-Chicago work by leading contemporary playwrights.
Ravinia ’25: Kanneh-Mason, Lang Lang, Erivo Feature
Guest artists making their festival debuts with the CSO will include pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, musical theater royalty Sutton Foster, violinist Himari, and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
Lyric 25-26: Medea, Salome, Frida, Smashing Pumpkins, and More
The company’s slate of presentations includes two world premieres, two Lyric premieres, and several new productions.
New Releases Mar. 11: Composer Focuses
Explore landmark works by Jean Sibelius and Aram Khachaturian, plus unheralded repertoire by Gaetano Donizetti, Ernest Chausson, John Field, and Marie de Grandval.
