Nova Linea Musica Announces 2026-27 Season
Nine world premieres, a new short film, and the 90th birthday celebration of Philip Glass.
Don't Miss a Beat
New Releases Mar. 4: Hough, Okpebholo, Schumann, Walton — Plus Soviet Censorship and Latin Rhythms
Album-length explorations of works by Chicago's Shawn E. Okpebholo, pianist-composer Stephen Hough, as well as the 20th-century master William Walton and Romantic era great Robert Schumann.
The Hidden Gems of Maurice Ravel
Among the composer's lesser known works are pieces inspired by ticking clocks, talking animals, and Madagascar folk songs!
Women’s History Month 2025: Music & Arts Celebrations Across Chicago
This March, celebrate the creativity and influence of women artists across music and beyond in these performances and events across Chicago.
Women’s History Month Highlights on WFMT
March music highlights to honor Women's History Month.
New Releases Feb. 25: Mysticism, Unusual Early Sounds, and Joy
This week's releases run the gamut of human experiences, with an emphasis on mysticism and spirituality, joy, and summer.
Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas says brain tumor has returned
Thomas is conducting the New World Symphony in late March and April, then the San Francisco Symphony on April 26 in a belated 80th birthday celebration.
Met ’25-’26 Season: Bates, Frank, Saariaho, & 3 New Productions
Plus beloved titles from Puccini, Mozart, Verdi, and more.
Elgin Symphony ’25-’26: Enduring Classics, Notable Soloists, and New Works
Guest artists include cellist Oliver Herbert, violinist Geneva Lewis, and pianist Orion Weiss.
Semifinalists Named for Cedille’s Chicago-Focused Emerging Artist Competition
Open to early-career Chicago-based and Chicago-born classical musicians, the grand prize is a contract for a debut solo album worth almost $75k.
New Releases Feb. 18: Bach, Strauss, Goodyear, and More
Plus, delve into explorations of lieder, Romantic piano rep, and contemporary compositions by Richard Rodney Bennett and more.
