New Releases Jan 5: Formative Melodies
Highlighting the early works of a few composers, and musical explorations that continue to inspire.
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Solti Foundation US Announces 2023 Conducting Award Recipient
The $30k grant is reserved for rising conductors and is given to further the recipient’s career and artistic development.
50 Years of COT: Anniversary Season Boasts Shostakovich, Heggie, Premieres, and More
Three mainstage operas, three additional special events, and all six titles are Chicago premieres.
Superstar Baritone Nathan Gunn on American Opera, Stage Presence, and Versatility
“My job as a singer, if I’m doing my job correctly, is no different than what a curator does with a beautiful work of art.”
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after 35 years
It was show No. 13,981 at the Majestic Theatre and it ended with a reprise of "The Music of the Night" performed by the current cast, previous actors in the show.
Mario, Mariah, Madonna added to National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress selects the titles for preservation for their cultural and historic importance to the American soundscape.
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Life and Times?
Composer and pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff lived at the crossroads of continents, centuries, and cultures. How well do you know the strange and changing times Rachmaninoff lived in?
Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies at 71
Sakamoto was a pioneer in electronics music of the late 1970s.
Rachmaninoff 150: A Celebration
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff’s birth, acclaimed musicians discuss and perform his compositions.
A New Angle On Mozart in Immersive Exhibit
"They did not want to turn this into the Mamma Mia of Mozart. This isn’t Mozart’s greatest hits."
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Music of Sergei Rachmaninoff?
You’ve heard his works before: from his wildly popular piano concertos to his haunting preludes. But how much do you really know about Sergei Rachmaninoff's music? Take our quiz to find out!
