7pm: The 19th and 20th century composer spent time in Spain, Uruguay, and Argentina.
9pm: Songs about vivid characters from Alice Anne to Mr. Zero.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, musicians union agree to 3-year contract
CSO musicians struck for two days in September 2012 and for seven weeks March and April of 2019.
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Apollo’s Fire Returns for 4 Chicago Programs in ’23-24
The Cleveland-based Baroque orchestra made its Chicago debut in 2016 and has since established a strong presence in the city.
Playlist: 8 Works You Should Know by Lili Boulanger
Lili Boulanger died tragically at age 24, but luckily, appreciation for her prodigious music catalog is on the rise...
Composer Bernstein’s children defend Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose after ‘Maestro’ is criticized
To some, Cooper's nose in the trailer seemed like the kind of outsized caricature that has been a regular feature of Jewish portrayals throughout film history.
Renata Scotto, soprano of uncommon intensity, dies at 89
Scotto became a successful director after her singing career.
Take a Liszt Deep Dive with Pianist Kyle Orth
Orth samples standout works from the whole of Liszt's compositional career, including selections from the Romantic virtuoso's signature Années de pèlerinage (Years of Pilgrimage).
Newberry Consort Shares Collaboration-Rich 2023-24 Season
The Chicago early music ensemble will collaborate with Baroque opera specialists, an eminent early music keyboard player, and leading chamber groups in its upcoming season.
Opera singer David Daniels and his husband plead guilty to sexual assault
Both were sentenced to eight years' probation and required to register as sex offenders.
Ella Jenkins at 99: A Timeline
For more than 60 years, the "First Lady of Children's Folk Music" has used music to inspire and teach children around the world.
Marin Alsop, Jude Kelly Reflect on Leadership and Purpose in Panel Led by WFMT-WTTW CEO Sandra Cordova Micek
Marin Alsop reflects that “courage is important in leadership, but accountability is, too.”
Bella Voce Unveils 2023-2024 Season
The season embarks on explorations of both staples and forgotten gems of Renaissance and Early Music repertoire.
