New Releases June 16: Chicago Symphony Brass, Gesualdo Six, and more

New orchestral recordings and works by performers who are also composers. 

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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.

Silkroad Finds Sanctuary in Local Collaborations

As the Silkroad Ensemble embarks on their 2026 tour, extra time has been set aside for performing with local ensembles in each city.

New Releases Mar 10: Windsync, Thomas Mesa, and Gil Shaham

The latest works from fan-favorites and newer ensembles alike.

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.

Women’s History Month Highlights on WFMT

March music highlights to honor Women's History Month.

New Releases Mar 3: Melodies from Eastern Europe

Albums honoring Slavic composers, plus brand new recordings from Olivia Belli and Sonia Wieder-Atherton.

Music of the Baroque Announces 2026-27 Season

The season features pianist Dame Imogene Cooper's final Chicago performance and a collaboration with Concert Theater Works.

New Releases Feb 24: Elsa Barraine, Alexander Lloyd Blake, and more

Brand new recordings, including music about resistance.

Figure Skating’s Classical Music Connection

Even as new genres find their place on Olympic ice, the familiar strains of Tchaikovsky, Ravel, and Stravinsky continue to play alongside the athletes.

Chicago Celebrates the Year of the Horse

Celebrations abound in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Filipino traditions, to name a few.

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