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Conductor Jeff Hunt flanked by 30 members of St. Charles Singers in black concert attire posed in front of St. John the Baptist Church, Windsor. Windsor Church,

St. Charles Singers Announces 2025-26 Season

The four-program slate opens in October 2025 and concludes in June 2026, culminating in a Italy concert tour.

Associated PressMarch 22, 2024

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

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

Keegan MorrisMarch 21, 2024

Julian Rhee and Balourdet Quartet Among Avery Fisher Career Grant Winners

Oil painting portrait of Marin Marais, French composer. He is a white man with a round face, wearing a long, curly, off-white wig that falls to his shoulders. He is dressed in a golden coat, and is holding a viola da gamba horizontally across his lap, as if he's about to strum the instrument.

Adela SkowronskiMarch 21, 2024

Rare Collection of Flute Music Thrills Early Music World

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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Esa-Pekka Salonen conducting in moody, darkly lit photo

Esa-Pekka Salonen to leave San Francisco Symphony, citing dispute with orchestra’s board

Associated PressMarch 14, 2024

“I do not share the same goals for the future of the institution as the board of governors does,” Salonen said in a statement.

Abel Selaocoe, in a vibrant blue suit and green shirt, is immersed in music as he plays the cello with eyes closed

Alsop, Conlon, Dudamel: Ravinia Shares ’24 Season

Keegan MorrisMarch 14, 2024

Plus chamber music and ensemble appearances from renowned Chicago artists.

A tall African-American man hugs a shorter African-American woman from behind. The woman is crying. The man is looking off into the distance. They are standing by a white, closed casket with flowers on top.

With Mazzola Extended, Lyric Opera Explores Contrast in 2024–2025 Season

Adela SkowronskiMarch 12, 2024

The season includes 9 programs, including concerts from opera and musical theater royalty.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff