2026 Black History Month: Concerts and Celebrations
Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry.
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Open House Chicago 2023: 16 Spectacular Sites for Art and Music Lovers
Each year, Chicago’s most architecturally inclined residents crisscross the city to check out some of the city’s most intriguing and vaunted buildings!
Art Brings Visibility in 5th Indigenous People’s Day Chicago Fest
"Ours is a side that flips the narrative; how our culture survived, how our artists thrived and succeeded in the world."
Haitian students play drums and strum guitars to escape hunger and gang violence
“Music transforms,” said Mickelson Pierre, who learned how to play guitar in the program and now teaches it. “It’s something extraordinary, and it leads to peace of mind.”
9 Studs Terkel Conversations for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hear from Hispanic artists, writers, activists, and more from Chicago and beyond.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians get 3% annual raises in 3-year labor contract
Music director emeritus for life Riccardo Muti will lead the CSO season-opening concert September 21 at Orchestra Hall.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, musicians union agree to 3-year contract
CSO musicians struck for two days in September 2012 and for seven weeks March and April of 2019.
Chamber Music on the Fox Returns for 10th Season
Across five flagship programs and two additional special events, the series mines chamber repertoire spanning centuries.
Anthony Freud to retire as head of Lyric Opera of Chicago at end of 2023-24 season
Freud turns 66 in October and intends to return to Britain after the season.
Video: Pianist Jiao Sun Plays Liszt, Debussy, Chopin, and More
Jiao Sun, a US-based pianist originally from Harbin, China, visited Chicago for a captivating recital.
These Quotes From Classical Composers Will Make You Fall in Love With Music All Over Again!
Not only are these composers' musical works an inspiration, but their words are, too! Here are some of the most beautiful insights you'll read all day.
