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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Juneteenth Events in Chicago 2024
Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.
Chicago Music and Arts Events for Summer 2024
Summer arts riches — from open air concerts to music legends passing through our great city.
CSO MusicNOW & Curator-Composers Announced for ’24–25
Two composers with strong Chicago ties...
North Shore Chamber Music Fest Returns
Across four programs, performers including violinist Paul Huang, pianist Alessio Bax, and the festival’s co-founders explore a range of chamber music rep.
Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘It’s a Small World,’ dies at 95
"Something good happens when we sit down together and work," Richard Sherman said about his lifetime collaboration with his brother, Robert.
Operas by AAPI Composers You Should Know
From Greek Myth to colonial history to epic Chinese literature, inspiration comes in all forms.
Announcing: Grant Park Music Festival Broadcasts 2024
From world premieres to timeless favorites, the exciting slate of concert broadcasts has something for everyone.
Karen Slack Named Lyric Unlimited Artist-in-Residence
In addition to her respected artistry, Slack's industry-leading endeavors strive to make classical music and opera more accessible and inclusive.
Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 3
Whether through movies, advertising, samples, or other popular media, classical music is everywhere — you just have to know what to look for!
David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78
Equally versatile and prolific, Sanborn enjoyed rare fame and popularity for a saxophone player.
