Treasured Titles: Exploring the Most Performed Operas of the Last 25 Years
At the quarter-century mark, we dig into the data. What are the most frequently performed operas in the US and worldwide?
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Who is the Most Prolific Composer?
From 3,000 sonatas to over 300 symphonies, here are some of the busiest composers across classical music history!
Playlist: Classical Music Inspired by Water
Dive into melodies inspired by flickering fish, gliding swans, epic voyages, and beloved shores.
New Releases Apr. 8: Instrument Spotlights
Deep dives into contemporary violin repertoire, recent trombone works, and not-so-recent concertos for lute, as well as an album-length survey of preludes and chamber arrangements of beloved Stephen Sondheim touchstones.
The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road’s legendary Studio One
Nearly a century after its opening, Studio One underwent a six-month, multimillion-pound refurbishment, with the main priority being the preservation of one very important thing: the sound.
Playlist: Feel-Good Classical Music
From the jubilant to the blissful and everything in between, this longform playlist has something for anyone looking for a classical music mood booster.
New Releases Apr. 1: Dynamic Duos
Three unique pairings — guitar/flute, oboe/harpsichord, and clarinet/piano — each with a fascinating repertoire focus. Plus early vocal music, piano concertos, solo piano, and a wide-ranging album for harp.
Chicago Opera Theater ’25-26 Season Announced
Including titles by Kurt Weill and Antonio Salieri.
Classical Voyages: London
Join us on a trip around London, a city with character, landmarks, and music to spare.
Middle School Pianist Wins CSO Young Artist Competition
The winner's teacher, Sueanne Metz, says his "genuine sincerity shines through when he performs, along with his intelligence, maturity, and creativity beyond his years."
New Releases Mar. 24: A Kanneh-Mason Debut, Ravel x2, Rare Birds, and More Composers
Composer-specific recordings are front-and-center this week, with two foregrounding works by Maurice Ravel, as well as album-length explorations dedicated to Telemann, Franz Schubert, and Georges Bizet. And two debut recordings: by Jeneba Kanneh-Mason and idiosyncratic chamber collective Owls.
