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New Releases Jul. 29: Sax Phenom Jess Gillam & Shakespeare

A highly varied exploration of classical, folk, and contemporary in saxophonist Jess Gillam’s PRISM, Vol. 2, and a survey of 16th-century music written for Shakespeare’s plays.

A woman in customary dress sings onstage with cast in the background for Treemonisha

Keegan MorrisApril 25, 2024

Harris Theater Shares ’24–25 Season

Cristian Măcelaru stands in a dark suit against a multi-material stone and brick wall

Associated PressApril 24, 2024

Cristian Măcelaru to become music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 2025–26

A straight-on shot of the Chicago Public Library's Harold Washington Library, a tall stout brick building with a glass and mint-copper top

Keegan MorrisApril 24, 2024

Chicago Public Library To Hold Mega Sale for Nearly 10 Thousand LPs

Scoring Plays: Iconic NFL Anthems

Keegan MorrisJanuary 25, 2025

Music plays an unheralded — but vital — role in the ritual of football. The iconic fanfares, anthems, and themes set the tone for excitement, priming fans for game day.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Chicago Lunar New Year Events

Keegan MorrisJanuary 22, 2025

Celebrations abound in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, and Filipino traditions, to name a few.

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