Michael Tilson Thomas Passes at Age 81
The acclaimed conductor, composer, and pianist was a leading figure in classical music, known for championing the art form through performance, education, and broadcasting.
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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.
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.
