5 Questions with Sidney P. Jackson, Jr.
The new President of Chicago Sinfonietta reflects on his move to the city and his visions for the future.
Don't Miss a Beat
The Beatles are releasing their ‘final’ record. AI helped make it possible
Says Paul McCartney, “We were able to take John’s voice and get it pure through this AI so then we could mix the record as you would do. It gives you some sort of leeway.”
Grammys add new categories, including for pop dance recording and African music performance
More change is afoot at the Grammys. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that three new categories will be added to the awards show in 2024.
Midori Named Artistic Director of Ravinia’s Piano & Strings Training Program
Midori will succeed Miriam Fried, who's led the program for the past 30 years.
Tony Awards telecast makes inclusive history and puts on quite a show despite Hollywood strike
Tony Awards history was made when J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell became the first nonbinary people to win Tonys for acting.
Lin-Manuel Miranda launches R.I.S.E. Network to improve diversity on Broadway
A 2021 report on diversity in Broadway teams showed that 100% of general managers and 94% of the producers were white. White actors were cast in 80% of the lead roles in musicals and 90% of the lead roles in plays.
Astrud Gilberto, singer of ‘The Girl from Ipanema,’ dead at 83
"Why should anybody assume that just because an artist chooses not to give interviews, he/she is a recluse?" she said in 2002.
Prominent Finnish Composer Kaija Saariaho Has Died, Aged 70
Saariaho's compositions melded live performance and electronics, winning recognition and securing commissions from numerous leading organizations.
Chicago Pride Concerts & Events for 2023
From concerts to screenings to festivals to parades, there’s always something happening in and around Chicago for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Tommy Prine doesn’t dodge father’s legacy, makes his own way in compelling debut
Tommy Prine never set out to be a singer-songwriter, but it proved to be a "saving grace" after losing his father, John Prine.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Names New Music Director
The orchestra’s 2022-2023 season saw seven finalists for its music director position presiding over once concert each.
