CSO Names Klaus Mäkelä as Music Director
The new music director designate is just 28 years old. He'll be the youngest in orchestra history when he takes the baton.
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Wynton Marsalis joins forces with Michigan Marching Band
"I've never seen a jazz band like ours play with a marching band, where the actual music we're playing is integrated into the music the band is playing," Marsalis said.
9 Things To Know About Monteverdi’s Vespers
Even though his compositions were well known across Europe during his time, one of Claudio Monteverdi‘s most enduring works was likely not performed (in its entirety, at least) in his lifetime!
Team picked to make ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ into stage musical
Dates for future productions, as well as additional creative team members and cast, will be announced in 2023.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know These Symphony Titles & Nicknames?
Jupiter, Pastoral, Philosopher. There are countless symphonies with nicknames, monikers, and titles. Can you keep them straight?
Willliam Grant Still’s Top 5 Works According to His Daughter, Judith Anne Still
Despite an upturn, William Grant Still's music remains under-performed. We spoke to Judith Anne Still about her five favorite pieces by her father.
Who are the 2022 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?
Musicians Tomeka Reid (who is Chicago-based), Martha Gonzalez, and Ikue Mori are among the grantees.
14 Chicago Film Fest Screenings Music Lovers Won’t Want To Miss
The Chicago International Film Festival is back for a 58th year, and as ever, there is an embarrassment of cinematic riches.
Singer driven from Belarus for speaking out tries to rebuild
"It was so evident to all of us that we could not keep silent any more," said baritone Ilya Silchukou.
Japanese avant-garde pioneer composer Ichiyanagi dies at 89
Ichiyanagi studied at The Juilliard School in New York and emerged a pioneer, using compositional techniques that incorporated traditional Japanese elements and electronic music.
Playlist: Classical Fire and Flames
The Great Chicago Fire began on October 8, 1871. Here's some music that takes inspiration from flames.
