CSO’s 90th Ravinia Residency Anchors 2026 Season
The Ravinia Festival's 2026 season coincides with several milestones, including the 90th anniversary of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s summer residency.
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Forward Motion: Chicago Sinfonietta’s ’24–25 Season
The season's theme, Propel, taps into the Sinfonietta's ongoing mission to foster change and progress in classical music.
7 Musicians You Didn’t Know Were Athletes
Music and sports may seem diametrically opposed, but these artists — including a pitching ace-turned composer and an aspiring goalkeeper-turned opera sensation — prove otherwise
6 (+1) Fascinating Premieres You Never Knew Happened in Chicago
For more than a century, artists from all over the world have chosen to give their first performances in the Second City.
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.
