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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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.
‘Opus,’ the farewell of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, will premiere at Venice Film Festival
Sakamoto had been battling cancer since 2014, and could no longer do concert performances, and so he turned to film. The filming took place over several days, just a half year before his death on March 28 at 71.
Playlist: 8 Popular Songs that Sample Classical Music
Musicians from rap to alternative to K-Pop and beyond look to classical music for inspiration! Here are just a few creative examples.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will return with heavy metal holiday tour, ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’
The heavy metal, classical music, theater production, pyrotechnics, and laser lightshow hybrid will stop in Chicago in late December.
Playlist: Classical Music for Chores
With this upbeat, energizing playlist, you may actually find yourself enjoying your chores!
Classical Music-Loving Animals to Bring a Smile to Your Face
Humans aren’t the only animals who love big orchestras! Check out our favorite videos of animals dancing along with, singing to, and enjoying classical music.
Apollo’s Fire Returns for 4 Chicago Programs in ’23-24
The Cleveland-based Baroque orchestra made its Chicago debut in 2016 and has since established a strong presence in the city.
Playlist: 8 Works You Should Know by Lili Boulanger
Lili Boulanger died tragically at age 24, but luckily, appreciation for her prodigious music catalog is on the rise...
Composer Bernstein’s children defend Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose after ‘Maestro’ is criticized
To some, Cooper's nose in the trailer seemed like the kind of outsized caricature that has been a regular feature of Jewish portrayals throughout film history.
Renata Scotto, soprano of uncommon intensity, dies at 89
Scotto became a successful director after her singing career.
