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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.

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

Calidore String Quartet poses casually on a red couch with instruments

Keegan MorrisApril 22, 2024

Calidore Wins 2024 BBC Music Magazine Chamber Award

Daniel Barenboim in a grey hat, stands in front of a stone wall

Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Associated PressFebruary 6, 2025

Barenboim, 82, writes, “I am planning to maintain as many of my professional commitments as my health permits.”

Classical Music Power Couples

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 5, 2025

From starting their own charities to writing operas together, discover some of classical music's most prolific couples!

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Playlist: Classical Music Inspired by Birds

WFMTApril 18, 2024

A motley medley of music inspired by birds of all feathers!

A painting of Antonio Stradivarius at his violin workshop. He is a white man with black hair, wearing a long red jacket and loose light blue pants. His chin is in his hand; he is propping up a violin on one knee and studying it thoughtfully.

What’s So Great About a Stradivarius, Anyways?

Adela SkowronskiApril 17, 2024

Legends like Stradivari can't help but grow over time.

the striking interior of the Auditorium Theatre

Dance Acts Star in Auditorium 2024–25 Season

Keegan MorrisApril 16, 2024

The Loop's “theatre for the people” presents music and dance titles from October to May.

Los Angeles Philharmonic