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Slushies and Sonatas: Chicago’s Newest Classical Venue Arrives

ACM enters a new era with the 10th anniversary of the Thirsty Ears Music Festival, and a brand-new music venue where a 7-Eleven once stood.

Adela Skowronski

Playlist: How Video Game Music Has Leveled Up

Keegan MorrisMay 1, 2024

Chicago Music and Arts Events for AAPI Heritage Month

Keegan MorrisMay 1, 2024

Chicago a cappella Announces 2024–25 Season

New Releases Feb. 11: Three Sopranos, Chamber Works, Rare 20th-Century

Keegan MorrisFebruary 11, 2025

A creative, historically minded album from Apollo’s Fire, an unusual combination of instruments team up, a deep-dive into “Dies irae”, and two separate explorations of obscure 20th-century rep.

Chopin in the City Fest Celebrates Ninth Year

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 10, 2025

Classical and jazz interpretations, artmaking listening parties, and other innovative programming awaits.

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Harris Theater Shares ’24–25 Season

Keegan MorrisApril 25, 2024

The lineup includes chamber performances, dance, family programming, and more.

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

Associated PressApril 24, 2024

The 44-year-old will be music director designate in the 2024–25 season and then will have a four-year term.

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

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

Keegan MorrisApril 24, 2024

A thrifty way to add to your collection and help out one of Chicago's cherished cultural institutions!

Los Angeles Philharmonic