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New Releases Aug. 19: Dissident Duos, Dawn, London

Duo FAE pays tribute to three boldly nonconformist women composers, pianist Jaeden Izik-Dzurko mines lesser-known Spanish keyboard repertoire, and the latest from American composer Joel Puckett.

Keegan MorrisJune 21, 2024

Unsung Heroes of Uptown Promotes Connection in the Name of Community, Studs Terkel

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Associated PressJune 20, 2024

Paris gets into the groove for historic Olympic opening ceremony, adapted to its iconic cityscape

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Keegan MorrisJune 19, 2024

Guarneri Hall Announces ’24–25 Season With 20th Century, Jazz

Met ’25-’26 Season: Bates, Frank, Saariaho, & 3 New Productions

Keegan MorrisFebruary 20, 2025

Plus beloved titles from Puccini, Mozart, Verdi, and more.

Elgin Symphony ’25-’26: Enduring Classics, Notable Soloists, and New Works

Keegan MorrisFebruary 20, 2025

Guest artists include cellist Oliver Herbert, violinist Geneva Lewis, and pianist Orion Weiss.

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Chicago Music and Arts Events for Summer 2024

Malcolm BambaJune 7, 2024

Summer arts riches — from open air concerts to music legends passing through our great city.

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CSO MusicNOW & Curator-Composers Announced for ’24–25

Keegan MorrisJune 5, 2024

Two composers with strong Chicago ties...

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North Shore Chamber Music Fest Returns

Keegan MorrisJune 3, 2024

Across four programs, performers including violinist Paul Huang, pianist Alessio Bax, and the festival’s co-founders explore a range of chamber music rep.

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