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Pianist Alfred Brendel Dies, Aged 94

The prolific pianist, writer, and composer leaves behind a profound recording catalog and legacy with hundreds of albums released between the 1950s and the 2000s.

Lidiya Yankovskaya poses resolutely in front of a white backdrop

Keegan MorrisOctober 24, 2023

Lidiya Yankovskaya to Depart COT at End of ’23–24 Season

Keegan MorrisOctober 23, 2023

Opera on Film: 6 Movies that Showcase Opera’s Drama, Emotion, Glamor, and Beauty

Keegan MorrisOctober 23, 2023

Halloweek Arts and Music Events in Chicago

Apollo’s Fire Returns to Chicago for 2024–25 Season

Keegan MorrisSeptember 18, 2024

For the last four seasons, the Second City has been the Cleveland-founded Baroque ensemble's second home.

painting of fall foliage and landscape against a river with sailboats

Playlist: Art Songs for Autumn

Katherine BuzardSeptember 18, 2024

An autumnal assortment of songs in German, French, English, and even Swedish, each with their own take on the fall season.

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Playlist: Fall Folk Foliage — Songs Old and New for Autumn

Adela SkowronskiOctober 14, 2023

As leaves change from green to gold and red, we are inspired to harvest some songs for the autumn season!

Chicago International Film Festival 2023: 7 Movies for Music Lovers

Keegan MorrisOctober 12, 2023

North America's longest continually running competitive film festival returns for another year of scintillating programming.

Catching Up with Ryan Speedo Green

Oliver CamachoOctober 11, 2023

"It is rare, not only for a male singer who's not a tenor, but especially a bass-baritone to be able to do this kind of concert with an orchestra like the Chicago Philharmonic."

Midday with Lisa Flynn