Chicago Chorale Founder Announces Retirement
The 75 year-old Artistic Director and Founding member has spent the last 24 years developing the ensemble: now, he is handing off the reins to someone else.
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Queen Elizabeth II under medical care amid health fears
"Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision," a palace spokesperson said.
The Sounds of Chicago in a Festival of Art Song and Vocal Chamber Music
"We're celebrating the spirit of the city and taking a moment for some musical civic pride!"
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Basic Music Theory?
You may know your classical pieces; heck, you may even know your composers! But how good is your music theory knowledge?
Lars Vogt, Pianist & Conductor, Dead at 51
German pianist and conductor Lars Vogt has died. The musician was diagnosed with cancer in February 2021 after tumors were found on his throat and liver, and succumbed to his illness on September 5, 2022.
Video: Young Artist Elliot Wuu Plays Essential Early Beethoven and Schumann Works
Pianist Elliot Wuu, who is in his early 20s, visited Chicago to perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Robert Schumann that were both written when the composers were in their 20s.
A Classical Music Aerial Adventure: Summer in Chicago
Get a new view of summertime in Chicago... complete with some great classical music!
Jon Batiste leaves Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show
After winning multiple Grammys this year, Jon Batiste is moving on after a seven-year run backing up host Stephen Colbert as bandleader of “The Late Show”.
Video: Husband-Wife Duo Plays Brahms, Clarke, Tchaikovsky
Collaborators Matthew Cohen and Zhenni Li-Cohen perform a concert of music for viola and piano.
Playlist: 11 Lithuanian Composers You Should Know
During and following periods of suppression and foreign occupation, many composers have made it their duty to preserve and strengthen a Lithuanian national identity.
UK to host 2023 Eurovision after Ukraine ruled too risky
The fate of the 2023 contest had featured in talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
