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CSO Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31 Years

Appointed by Daniel Barenboim in 1994, Ridenour’s final performances with the orchestra will take place this weekend, as the CSO performs Verdi’s Requiem with music director emeritus for life Riccardo Muti.

Keegan MorrisSeptember 6, 2023

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

Ryuichi Sakamoto gazes pensively at the camera

Associated PressAugust 29, 2023

‘Opus,’ the farewell of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, will premiere at Venice Film Festival

Adela Skowronski

Playlist: 8 Popular Songs that Sample Classical Music

Angelina Jolie dazzles Venice Film Festival with ‘Maria,’ a biopic about opera legend Maria Callas

Associated PressSeptember 3, 2024

Jolie trained for nearly seven months to prepare for the role. The singing in the film is a blend of actor and the real thing.

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10 Classical Earworms: The Mastery Behind Unforgettable Music

Benjamin PesetskyAugust 28, 2024

This music will stay with you—drawing you back to these pieces time and again.

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Classical Music-Loving Animals to Bring a Smile to Your Face

Keegan MorrisAugust 25, 2023

Humans aren’t the only animals who love big orchestras! Check out our favorite videos of animals dancing along with, singing to, and enjoying classical music.

Apollo’s Fire Returns for 4 Chicago Programs in ’23-24

Keegan MorrisAugust 22, 2023

The Cleveland-based Baroque orchestra made its Chicago debut in 2016 and has since established a strong presence in the city.

A young Lili Boulanger sits at the organ

Playlist: 8 Works You Should Know by Lili Boulanger

Adela SkowronskiAugust 21, 2023

Lili Boulanger died tragically at age 24, but luckily, appreciation for her prodigious music catalog is on the rise...

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