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Third Coast, Twentieth Year: Percussion Group Celebrates Anniversary with Rhythm Fest

From a household object to a marimba, a percussion instrument can take many forms. And so can a percussion ensemble. Third Coast Percussion is one of the most enterprising and creative ensembles working today. The first percussion group to win a Grammy in chamber music for 2017’s Third Coast Percussion | Steve Reich, the ensemble has made recordings with over 100 …

Adela SkowronskiOctober 14, 2023

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

Keegan MorrisOctober 12, 2023

Chicago International Film Festival 2023: 7 Movies for Music Lovers

Oliver CamachoOctober 11, 2023

Catching Up with Ryan Speedo Green

Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart aged 13, in white wig, looking over his right shoulder, wearing red coat; music manuscript and string instrument in background.

A Mozart Hidden Gem: New Composition Discovered in Germany

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 26, 2024

The mysterious work may well date from the prolific composer's teenage years.

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.

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

Associated PressOctober 5, 2023

“Music transforms,” said Mickelson Pierre, who learned how to play guitar in the program and now teaches it. “It’s something extraordinary, and it leads to peace of mind.”

9 Studs Terkel Conversations for Hispanic Heritage Month

WFMTSeptember 27, 2023

Hear from Hispanic artists, writers, activists, and more from Chicago and beyond.

Riccardo Muti Conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

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

Associated PressSeptember 20, 2023

Music director emeritus for life Riccardo Muti will lead the CSO season-opening concert September 21 at Orchestra Hall.

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