New Releases Feb 10: Revisiting
Albums that renew music of the past, from the practice of compline to one of the oldest operas by a Black American composer.
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Third Coast Percussion 2023-24 Season Released
One of Chicago’s most notable and dynamic ensembles has announced its upcoming season.
Playlist: Classical Music for Beach Days
Need some music for a day at the beach? These classical plays are the perfect soundtrack as you're catching rays.
André Watts, Groundbreaking Concert Pianist, Dies at 77
In 1963, Watts made his national television debut performing Liszt's First Piano Concerto with Leonard Bernstein and the NY Phil.
Northwestern’s Music Series Returns with Chamber Music, Piano, Guitar Luminaries
Including an all-women lineup of respected pianists.
Grammys CEO on new AI guidelines: Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible. ‘Period.’
“What’s not going to happen is we are not going to give a Grammy or Grammy nomination to the AI portion.”
Playlist: Loud Classical Music
Whether you are looking to rev up for the race or drown out the din, this playlist of cacophonous classical music is for you.
Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 2
Whether it's cartoons, famous commercials, or cross-genre collaborations, you may be surprised to learn that you recognize this batch of music.
Muti ends 13 seasons with Chicago Symphony Orchestra with praise and honors — and Beethoven
“I belong to another period of making music, of approaching the scores, of asking for a lot of time for rehearsals, especially in opera.”
Riccardo Muti becomes Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director emeritus for life
The announcement was made on the stage of Orchestra Hall on Friday night after a performance of Beethoven's “Missa Solemnis,” the start of Muti's final subscription weekend as music director.
Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ creator, dies at 99
Harnick was born and raised in Chicago and earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the Northwestern University School of Music after serving in the army during World War II.
