Opera on Film: 6 Movies that Showcase Opera’s Drama, Emotion, Glamor, and Beauty
What does one of the grandest artforms look like on the big screen? Check out some of our favorite portrayals of opera in the movies.
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Syrian Artists Express Urgency and Celebrate Survival through Music
Born in Damascus, Syria, clarinetist Kinan Azmeh's home country has undergone years of political strife, violence, and a refugee crisis. Azmeh has looked to his own craft in order to draw attention to these ongoing struggles in the form of a concerto by Syrian composer Kareem Roustom.
Marc-André Hamelin on Conversing with Chopin and the Piano’s Infinite Possibilities
The New York Times describes him as having “made a career of playing the seemingly unplayable.” The New Yorker is more emphatic, saying he’s “among the wonders of the musical world.” But Kerry Frumkin's colleague, producer Louise Frank has a more grounded account of Marc-André Hamelin, describing him as a “most approachable genius.”
Opera Is a “Contact Sport” in the Lost 1963 Documentary ‘In the Mouth of the Wolf’
Audiences will be irate this weekend at the Siskel Center. No, not the people in the theater, but the onscreen audiences portrayed in In the Mouth of the Wolf. The made-for-TV documentary depicts the infamously fanatical opera culture of Parma, Italy through the lens of a troubled production of Verdi’s Luisa Miller.
‘Come as You Are’: Ken-David Masur on Building Community With Civic Orchestra
For Ken-David Masur, artistry is just one aspect of a successful career in classical music; community engagement and outreach are of equal importance in building both a thriving artist and a flourishing orchestra.
Ravinia President and CEO to Step Down Following 2020 Season, His 20th
“I’ve decided that this milestone anniversary would be the right time to make way for someone new to shape the festival’s future,” Ravinia Festival president and CEO Welz Kauffman expressed in a press release.
22 Chicago Music and Arts Buildings To Add To Your Open House Chicago 2019 Itinerary
From downtown's soaring steel and glass skyscrapers to the iconic residential greystone, there are impressive, beautiful, and revolutionary buildings practically everywhere you look. Each fall, the Chicago Architecture Center celebrates the city's many architectural treasures both big and small with Open House Chicago, the two-day festival which lets opens many of these buildings for the public to explore for free!
Video | Cellist Kian Soltani Explains Why Classical Musicians Should Stay Curious
“I would not consider myself a composer at all,” says Kian Soltani, shortly after playing a piece of music that he composed called Persian Fire Dance. “I’m really a cellist first and foremost, but I try to be creative also.”
May the Scores Be With You: Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter Joins Forces With John Williams
Imagine the scrolling main title of Star Wars or wizards taking flight in Harry Potter without triumphant brass and sweeping strings. These cinematic moments would lose their emotional resonance without the iconic music of John Williams.
Alicia Alonso, the grande dame of Cuban ballet, has died
Alicia Alonso, the revered ballerina and choreographer whose nearly 75-year career made her an icon of artistic loyalty to Cuba’s socialist system, died Thursday at age 98.
2020 Is the Year of Chicago Music, Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events Announces
DCASE Commissioner Mark Kelly stated that the year will highlight Chicago’s “big bold sounds” and show the world the city's “proudly undefined” music scene.
