Guarneri Hall Announces 2026-27 Season
The season opens with its flagship NEXUS Chamber Music Festival. followed by all nine Prokofiev piano sonatas, music of revolutions, and more.
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Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91
Jones rose from running with gangs on the South Side of Chicago to the very heights of show business, becoming one of the first Black executives to thrive in Hollywood and amassing an extraordinary musical catalog.
Al Capone: Mob Boss and… Music Lover?
During his reign in Chicago, Al Capone, who you may not know loved opera, was one of the city's biggest jazz impresarios.
10 Indigenous Musicians You Should Know
Celebrating indigenous North American artists creating incredible works in the fields of classical, folk, and even experimental music.
Respected Chicago Sinfonietta Leader to Depart
Under Blake-Anthony Johnson's helm, the orchestra has seen increases in revenue, budget, musician base pay, and staff.
New Chopin Unearthed Nearly 200 Years After Composition
Short in length, the newly unearthed waltz bears many of Chopin’s signature characteristics: drama, melancholy, and a penchant for beautiful melodies.
“The Pianist” pianist dies
Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak died of a heart attack at the age of 72 on Sunday, October 20.
Lost and Found: 8 Classical Music Masterworks Rescued From History
Music that vanished, whether by accident or by design, only to be brought back into the light years, or centuries, later.
Día de los Muertos Events 2024
2024 concerts, festivals, celebrations, workshops, and more to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Chicago.
Klaus Mäkelä: Wunderkind Conductor Career Timeline (so far)
Klaus Mäkelä, CSO music director designate, is just 28 and is one of the world's most respected conductors. Here's his career in a timeline.
Superstitious Minds: Haunting Classical Music Customs
Quirky customs, long-lived legends, and other classical curiosities and superstitions.
