Playlist: Classical Music Inspired by Birds

A motley medley of music inspired by birds of all feathers!

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Mozart Made Mini in Reimagined, “Matchbox” Magic Flute From Tony-Winner Mary Zimmerman

"It's sort of maximalist in a tiny little space," describes Tony-winning adapter/director Mary Zimmerman of her miniaturized Matchbox Magic Flute.

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88

The Japanese conductor amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the BSO. He served as the first music director of Ravinia from 1964 to 1968.

Chicago Music and Arts Events for Lunar New Year

In Chicago, festivities abound in the weeks surrounding the dawning Year of the Dragon.

Vote for Stravinsky’s Top 10 Works

We want to hear your take! Help us create a definitive ranking of the iconoclastic 20th-century composer’s greatest music.

Remembering Don Tait

“He was completely serious about the music, but also effervescently joyful. He loved this artform.”

Follow Live: Grammy 2024 Winners

Follow live on Sunday, February 4, as music's biggest awards are given out!

CSO Cellist David Sanders to retire after nearly 50 years

Sanders was the last active member of the legendary Frank Miller-helmed CSO cello section.

Marin Alsop-led Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Names Winners

The recipient joins a respected roster of fellowship winners, including Karina Canellakis, Mei-Ann Chen, Jeri Lynne Johnson, and Valentina Peleggi.

Musical Events for Black History Month

Honor Black artistry with an entire month of exciting musical events — operas, chamber concerts, jazz orchestras, broadcasts, and more!

LA Opera scraps planned world premiere of Mason Bates’ ‘Kavalier and Clay’ adaptation over finances

“It was a very ambitious and therefore expensive project, and unfortunately in the current conditions, it wasn’t something that we can manage,” LA Opera CEO Christopher Koelsch said.

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