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New Releases Jun. 24: Bonis, Haydn, Mozart

Two albums highlight music by Mel Bonis, a French Romantic woman composer. Plus, comprehensive looks at music by Haydn and Mozart. And Jordi Savall explores Forgotten Symphonies.

WFMTFebruary 19, 2024

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Keegan MorrisFebruary 15, 2024

75th Annual Elgin Symphony Orchestra Season Announced

Associated PressFebruary 15, 2024

Lowell Chamber Orchestra to premiere new edition of Julia Perry’s symphony

Grammy Nominees 2025

Keegan MorrisNovember 8, 2024

Dive in to the classical, jazz, contemporary, folk, screen, and stage nominees!

Chicago Sinfonietta Names Viral Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas Artist-in-Residence

Keegan MorrisNovember 8, 2024

"Dilla" has made a name for himself with his engaging content about his hometown — exemplified by his unofficial motto: “everything dope about America comes from Chicago.”

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Mozart Made Mini in New “Matchbox” Magic Flute by Tony-Winner Mary Zimmerman

Keegan MorrisFebruary 10, 2024

"It's sort of maximalist in a tiny little space," describes Tony-winning adapter/director Mary Zimmerman of her miniaturized Matchbox Magic Flute.

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88

Associated PressFebruary 9, 2024

The Japanese conductor amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the BSO. He served as the first music director of Ravinia from 1964 to 1968.

Tzu-Tsen Wu poses holding a ruan, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument resembling a banjo

Chicago Music and Arts Events for Lunar New Year

Keegan MorrisFebruary 7, 2024

In Chicago, festivities abound in the weeks surrounding the dawning Year of the Dragon.

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