Opera Fest of Chicago Returns for Summertime Italian Opera
The festival, which is dedicated to presenting seldom-performed Italian opera titles, shares a two-program slate in June and July.
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Haymarket Unveils 2024 Season
Across three flagship performances, Haymarket continues to plumb the expressive depths of early music repertoire.
The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023
This year alone, composer and pianist Kris Bowers' credits include “Origin” and “The Color Purple” in addition to “Chevalier,” “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” and “Haunted Mansion.”
Playlist: Modern Music for Holiday Merriment
From totally fresh arrangements of old tunes to new winter works altogether.
Now Adored, It Took 200 Years for Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos to Hit Their Stride. Here’s Why.
A job application, an overwhelmed orchestra, and a shocking true story behind one of classical music's best loved works.
Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2023
Stunning renditions of contemporary works, stirring early music performances, and more.
Kennedy Center Honors fetes new inductees, including Queen Latifah, Billy Crystal and Dionne Warwick
Opera singer Renée Fleming and music star Barry Gibb were also honored at the Sunday night black-tie gala.
Chicago Holiday Arts Calendar: Enchanting Concerts, Events, Spectacles, and more!
As we look forward to the festivities, we have compiled some of Chicago's most enticing holiday offerings!
Legend of Zelda and the (re)birth of the Ocarina
How video games repopularized an obscure wind instrument!
Music of the Baroque Pays Tribute to Its Past, Chicago in Windy City Program
"I’ve been with this group now for over 20 years. It is glorious."
Grammy 2024 Nominees Announced
Peruse the hopefuls for classical, jazz, soundtrack, and more!
