New Releases Oct. 14: Fresh Twists
Many of this week's new releases contain fresh interpretations of traditional tunes and rarely performed works.
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Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has surgery for brain tumor
The 76-year-old conductor had surgery at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, and that the operation was successful.
Artist Icebreaker: Conductor Teddy Abrams
Ahead of his Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut, conductor Teddy Abrams explains why classical music needs to reach out to young people and embrace other artforms — and explains how Leonard Bernstein was a role model for both of these missions.
Artist Icebreaker: Conductor Yue Bao
Ahead of Yue Bao's Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut at the Ravinia Festival this Sunday, August 8, she reveals to us some conducting secrets, her favorite cities for music, and more!
UChicago Presents Announces Fall 2021 Return to Stage
The autumn’s ten concerts will be held on the University of Chicago campus in the South Side’s Hyde Park neighborhood.
Carnegie Hall to reopen Oct 6 with Philadelphia Orchestra
Carnegie Hall has not had a performance since March 13, 2020.
Mayor Lightfoot Designates ‘Riccardo Muti Day’ To Honor Maestro’s 80th Birthday
July 28, 2021, the 80th birthday of the CSO music director, is Riccardo Muti Day in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has proclaimed.
First Planned for 2020, Opera Festival of Chicago Finally Opens Inaugural Season
The new company launches with fully staged works by Puccini and Wolf-Ferrari, plus a concert inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy.
Olympics ceremony uses music from Japanese video games
An orchestral medley of songs from iconic Japanese video games served as the soundtrack for the parade of countries.
The Curious Stories Behind 10 National Anthems You Might Hear This Olympics
National anthems are some of the most iconic pieces of music from around the world. What you might not know, is they also contain some of the most interesting backstories.
Hop In! Ear Taxi Festival Announces Fall 2021 Return
When it comes to getting around a bustling city like Chicago to see the sights, jumping in a cab is a great place to start. But hearing the city? Turns out, a taxi can take you on a listening journey, too.
