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Clayton Stephenson sits with a piano in the background

Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2025-26 Season: Ignite

The orchestra — fueled by a mission to make classical music more accessible and diverse — will share five programs between October and May.

WFMTApril 3, 2024

Playlist: 14 Works for the Solar Eclipse

Photo portrait of new CSO music director Klaus Mäkelä, in a dark blue suit and black shirt, with a half smile

Keegan MorrisApril 2, 2024

CSO Names Klaus Mäkelä as Music Director

Keegan MorrisMarch 29, 2024

Jamie Barton on Growing as an Artist and Verdi’s Timeless Juggernaut

Gaudete Brass posing with their instruments

Bach in the City: New Chicago Festival Debuts in March

Keegan MorrisJanuary 14, 2025

The festival’s premiere concert will be held at Lincoln Park’s historic St. Vincent de Paul Church.

Paul Huang stands against a sunlit wall, wearing a blue sportcoat, holding a violin

New Releases Jan. 14: 20th Century Deep Dive, Connection, and Clara Schumann

Keegan MorrisJanuary 14, 2025

The compositions of two historical women composers: Clara Schumann and Ruth Gipps. Plus a survey of 20th century works by violinist Paul Huang, and dazzling male vocal ensemble Cantus.

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Acclaimed Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at age 82

Associated PressMarch 25, 2024

"I grew up in a house with art and artists," Pollini said in an interview. "Old works and modern works coexisted together as part of life."

In one Ukrainian city, ballet in a bomb shelter is an escape from the horrors of war

Associated PressMarch 22, 2024

Practicing in a bomb shelter means the girls can keeping dancing through the almost hourly air raid alerts.

Julian Rhee smiles wearing red eyeglasses and black tee shirt swhile holding a violin

Julian Rhee and Balourdet Quartet Among Avery Fisher Career Grant Winners

Keegan MorrisMarch 21, 2024

Plus, the first percussion ensemble to receive this prestigious career grant.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree