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CSO Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31 Years

Appointed by Daniel Barenboim in 1994, Ridenour’s final performances with the orchestra will take place this weekend, as the CSO performs Verdi’s Requiem with music director emeritus for life Riccardo Muti.

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Julia MaishFebruary 4, 2024

Remembering Don Tait

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WFMTFebruary 3, 2024

Follow Live: Grammy 2024 Winners

Matthew ByrdFebruary 1, 2024

11 Studs Terkel Conversations for Black History Month

Respected Chicago Sinfonietta Leader to Depart

Keegan MorrisOctober 31, 2024

Under Blake-Anthony Johnson's helm, the orchestra has seen increases in revenue, budget, musician base pay, and staff.

New Chopin Unearthed Nearly 200 Years After Composition

Adela SkowronskiOctober 29, 2024

Short in length, the newly unearthed waltz bears many of Chopin’s signature characteristics: drama, melancholy, and a penchant for beautiful melodies.

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Musical Events for Black History Month

Keegan MorrisJanuary 31, 2024

Honor Black artistry with an entire month of exciting musical events — operas, chamber concerts, jazz orchestras, broadcasts, and more!

LA Opera scraps world premiere of Bates ‘Kavalier and Clay’

Associated PressJanuary 30, 2024

“It was a very ambitious and therefore expensive project, and unfortunately in the current conditions, it wasn’t something that we can manage,” LA Opera CEO Christopher Koelsch said.

Playlist: 6 Classic Songs that Sample Classical Music

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 30, 2024

Let’s take a step back in time to hear how classical music influenced some of the 20th century’s hits!

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