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New Releases Sept. 2: Ancient Letters and Songs

A through line of native roots weaves through many of this week’s releases, from African instruments in Latin America, to works inspired by 1,700 year-old letters from the Silk Road. Plus, the long-awaited debut concerto by Abel Selaocoe.

Adela SkowronskiMay 21, 2024

Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 3

David Sanborn is absorbed as he plays a saxophone onstage; a bandmate holding a bass guitar looks on

Associated PressMay 14, 2024

David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78

WFMTMay 13, 2024

UChicago Presents 2024–25 Season: Roomful of Teeth, Mobley, Reid

view of the Kennedy Center on the Potomac River

Trump has purged the Kennedy Center’s board, which in turn made him its chair – why does that matter?

Associated PressFebruary 17, 2025

No U.S. president has served as a member of the Kennedy Center board before, let alone its chair.

Breaking Boundaries: The Genre-Defying Legacies of Black Musicians

Keegan MorrisFebruary 14, 2025

These musicians didn’t just navigate the classical and jazz realms… they transcended and redefined them.

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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200

Associated PressMay 3, 2024

"The proportions alone are staggering," says Grammy-winning conductor Teddy Abrams, music director of the Louisville Orchestra.

Playlist: How Video Game Music Has Leveled Up

Adela Skowronski

The first video games were completely silent — now they have full orchestral scores that adapt and respond to on-screen action.

Chicago Music and Arts Events for AAPI Heritage Month

Keegan MorrisMay 1, 2024

Performances to honor the rich diversity of AAPI musical and arts traditions.

Evening Music