New Releases June 30: Lara Downes, Francesco Tristano, and more
American music past and present is celebrated across various genres.
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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.
Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026
Organizers cited President Donald Trump’s shakeup of the institution’s leadership as their reason for canceling.
Music of the Baroque ’25-26 ‘Emerald’ Anniversary Season
Celestial Voices, Fathers and Sons, Baroque Blockbusters and other fascinating fare for the ensemble's 55th season.
