Stories

Chicago Sinfonietta Pauses All Programming

In a statement on their website, Chicago Sinfonietta cites a lack of return to pre-pandemic audience revenue as the main driver behind their suspension.

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 4, 2026

2026 Black History Month: Concerts and Celebrations

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Adela SkowronskiFebruary 3, 2026

Milan Highlights the Arts at Winter Olympics

Two male singers front an early music ensemble and a row of women singers and a row of male singers. A conductor faces the ensemble.

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 3, 2026

New Releases Feb 3: Music by the Sea

CSO Reveals 2026-27 Season

Adela SkowronskiMarch 5, 2026

From a new Artist-in-Residence, to the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra has announced a characteristically impressive blend of programming.

Women’s History Month Highlights on WFMT

WFMTMarch 3, 2026

March music highlights to honor Women's History Month.

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5 Questions with Sidney P. Jackson, Jr.

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 17, 2026

The new President of Chicago Sinfonietta reflects on his move to the city and his visions for the future.

Chicago Opera Theater Revives Banned Opera

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 16, 2026

Kurt Weill's final work in Germany was banned shortly after its premiere. Now, 93 years later, Chicago Opera Theater is bringing Der Silbersee: Ein Wintermärchen to Chicago audiences for the first time.

The Vienna Philharmonic performing its customary New Year's Day Concert in a dazzlingly adorned concert hall

New Releases Jan 12: What’s Old is New

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 13, 2026

Shining new light on musical traditions, from the 400th anniversary of John Dowland’s death to the annual New Year's Day Concert in Vienna.

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