CSO Reveals 2026-27 Season

From a new Artist-in-Residence, to the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced a characteristically impressive blend of programming.

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Former Ravinia Head Named CEO of Old Town School

An iconic Chicago venue has invited a familiar face to join its leadership ranks.

5 Chart-Topping Musicians You Didn’t Know Got Their Start with Classical Music

Laufey hopes that “an older audience finds a sound in my music that reminds them of when they were younger... and for a younger audience is that it’s introducing something new...”

Virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin’s Mastery on Display on Live From WFMT (Video)

Marc-André Hamelin demonstrated his incredible command of the piano in a live performance on WFMT's airwaves.

Playlist: Electrifying Classical Music Fireworks

WFMT is bringing you the fire with a curated playlist of pyrotechnic music.

Bella Voce’s ’24–25 Season Charts Vocal Voyages Across Musical Traditions

The theme of the season is Odysseys, which is explored in programs throughout the year.

Unsung Heroes of Uptown Promotes Connection in the Name of Community, Studs Terkel

"We don't really spend much time talking to one another... you dig a little bit, and you'll find something you never expected."

Paris gets into the groove for historic Olympic opening ceremony, adapted to its iconic cityscape

The grandiose open-air ceremony will be held on the Seine River during sunset and is expected to last nearly four hours.

Guarneri Hall Announces ’24–25 Season With 20th Century, Jazz

Plus chamber music and a live score for a silent film.

Chopin’s Top 10 Works

Though his life was short, Frédéric Chopin's prolific output lives on, inspiring listeners and artists like few others.

Juneteenth Events in Chicago 2024

Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.

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