New Releases Mar 17: Hello, Goodbye
The final album by British legend Dame Imogen Cooper alongside debuts by rising stars.
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Open House Chicago 2024: Arts and Music Sites to Explore
22 of the nearly 200 sites that we think art and music lovers won't want to pass up!
Nine Legendary Ninths: Superstitions & Symphonies
Were these composers doomed or divinely inspired? Decide for yourself!
Dies irae: How a 13th-Century Chant Became Synonymous with Scary
What is it about this music that is so hair-raising?
Chicago Halloween Arts Events 2024
Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Halloween in Chicago.
The Art of Piano Tuning
Bill Schwartz is one of Chicago's most sought after piano technicians. Tuning a piano is a focused process, requiring not just technical skill, but also an intimate understanding of the instrument.
Upcoming John Williams Doc Celebrates Legendary Film Composer
John Williams’s illustrious career has spanned over 70 years. A new documentary taps into film and music's most celebrated luminaries to tell his story.
Grant Park Music Festival Names New Artistic Director and Principal Conductor
The appointment is effective immediately, and begins with the programming of the cherished summer festival’s 2025 season.
A Mozart Hidden Gem: New Composition Discovered in Germany
The mysterious work may well date from the prolific composer's teenage years.
Apollo’s Fire Returns to Chicago for 2024–25 Season
For the last four seasons, the Second City has been the Cleveland-founded Baroque ensemble's second home.
Playlist: Art Songs for Autumn
An autumnal assortment of songs in German, French, English, and even Swedish, each with their own take on the fall season.


















