Acclaimed Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at age 82

"I grew up in a house with art and artists," Pollini said in an interview. "Old works and modern works coexisted together as part of life."

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CSO Announces 2024-25 Season and New Artist-In-Residence

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association has announced its 2024-2025 season, a full year of concerts in its mainstage subscription series, as well as chamber, solo, family, and other programming.

Dame Jane Glover Named Principal Guest Conductor at Fort Worth

Glover has led Music of the Baroque since 2002.

Steelpan Player Jaden Teague-Núñez Wins 2024 CSO Young Artists Competition

Teague-Núñez is the first steelpan soloist to enter — much less win — the competition.

American Music Project Boosts Repertory Rarities in 10th Chicago Season

This AMP season’s lineup showcases neglected repertoire in chamber, solo piano, and orchestral settings.

Met Opera Announces ’24-25 Season

Four contemporary operas have their Met premieres.

Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, a movie each for Paul, John, George, and Ringo

These may dwarf all other music biopics: the stories of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr will be spread out over four films.

Special Programming: Women’s History Month on WFMT

A month of exciting programming to mark and honor Women's History Month on WFMT.

Once banned by communists, Poland’s stately 18th century dance garners UNESCO honors

“It is a very simple dance... but at the same time it has an exceptional soul and one can express emotions in it in an exceptional way.”

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75th Annual Elgin Symphony Orchestra Season Announced

Tchaikovsky, Ravel, Beethoven, and other high-flying orchestral highlights mark the ESO's 75th anniversary season.

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