Stories

New Releases Jul. 15: Handel, France, Ellis Island, Elsa Barraine

Two pairs of albums showcase music by George Frideric Handel and works by French composers. Plus, a solo album exploring Hungarian and American music, and a record dedicated to a lesser known 20th-century woman composer.

Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers reclines on a luxurious sofa, having a laugh while she holds her instrument

Keegan MorrisJanuary 9, 2024

90 Years: Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2024 Season

Kaija Saariaho works thoughtfully at a desk

Candice AgreeDecember 29, 2023

In Their Own Words: Remembering Those Who Died in 2023

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Adela SkowronskiDecember 29, 2023

Celebrate New Year’s Songs From Around the World

“The Pianist” pianist dies

Associated PressOctober 29, 2024

Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak died of a heart attack at the age of 72 on Sunday, October 20.

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Lost and Found: 8 Classical Music Masterworks Rescued From History

Katherine BuzardOctober 25, 2024

Music that vanished, whether by accident or by design, only to be brought back into the light years, or centuries, later.

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Playlist: Modern Music for Holiday Merriment

Adela SkowronskiDecember 12, 2023

From totally fresh arrangements of old tunes to new winter works altogether.

Now Adored, It Took 200 Years for Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos to Hit Their Stride. Here’s Why.

Keegan MorrisDecember 11, 2023

A job application, an overwhelmed orchestra, and a remarkable true story behind one of classical music's best loved works.

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Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2023

Oliver CamachoDecember 7, 2023

Stunning renditions of contemporary works, stirring early music performances, and more.

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