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Guarneri Hall’s 2025-26 Season Mixes Beethoven, Jazz, and Buster Keaton

Highlights include the Borromeo String Quartet performing Beethoven, a celestial-themed vocal program, and a WWII commemoration concert showcasing 1940s compositions.

Associated PressOctober 5, 2023

Haitian students play drums and strum guitars to escape hunger and gang violence

WFMTSeptember 27, 2023

9 Studs Terkel Conversations for Hispanic Heritage Month

Riccardo Muti Conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

Associated PressSeptember 20, 2023

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians get 3% annual raises in 3-year labor contract

New Contemporary Chamber Series Launches in Loop Fall ’24

Adela SkowronskiAugust 21, 2024

The inaugural 2024-2025 season contains four concerts taking place on Wednesday over the course of the year. The debut season boasts six world premieres.

Classical Focus: Playlists to Orchestrate Your Studying

Keegan Morris

Harness the incredible power of classical music to enhance your schoolwork!

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Anthony Freud poses in the auditorium of the Lyric Opera of Chicago

Anthony Freud to retire as head of Lyric Opera of Chicago at end of 2023-24 season

Associated PressSeptember 14, 2023

Freud turns 66 in October and intends to return to Britain after the season.

Jiao Sun seated at the piano in a blue dress

Video: Pianist Jiao Sun Plays Liszt, Debussy, Chopin, and More

WFMTSeptember 10, 2023

Jiao Sun, a US-based pianist originally from Harbin, China, visited Chicago for a captivating recital.

These Quotes From Classical Composers Will Make You Fall in Love With Music All Over Again!

Keegan MorrisSeptember 6, 2023

Not only are these composers' musical works an inspiration, but their words are, too! Here are some of the most beautiful insights you'll read all day.

Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin