Four Generations Reflect History of Chickasaw, Choctaw People

"This whole piece is like a representation of the assimilation happening in the 19th century; there were lots of changes to music and traditions with removal, even within different tribes. Not everybody had the same experiences, nor were they able to retain the same traditions."

CSO Harpist To Retire After 63 Years

Turner will retire following the CSO's residency at the Ravinia Festival this summer.

New Releases May 6: Jewish Vienna, Weinberg, Bassoon

A new album pays tribute to the Jewish composers of 20th-century Vienna. The Arcadia Quartet’s album explores the string quartets of another marginalized Jewish composer: Mieczysław Weinberg. Leading English bassoonist Laurence Perkins offers a lighthearted survey in Honey-coloured Cow. Other highlights include a handful of world premiere recordings by the United Strings of Europe, two violin concertos featuring Hans Christian ...

The Evolution of the Orchestra: The String Section

Learn why the violin is so pivotal in the development of modern-day string instruments.

‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ ‘Death Becomes Her’ and ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ lead Tony Award nominations

And Audra McDonald becomes the most Tony-Nominated performer in Broadway history.
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