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New Releases Jun. 3: Organ, Mandolin, Hungarian Sounds, Tchaikovsky

Solo albums for two sometimes overlooked instruments: the organ and the mandolin. Plus piano concertos by Prokofiev and Shor, a Tchaikovsky compendium, an exploration of Hungarian composers, and a debut from a Brooklyn-based Baroque outfit.

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Associated PressJuly 21, 2023

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

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Keegan MorrisJuly 18, 2023

Third Coast Percussion 2023-24 Season Released

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Adela SkowronskiJuly 17, 2023

Playlist: Classical Music for Beach Days

6 (+1) Fascinating Premieres You Never Knew Happened in Chicago

Adela SkowronskiJuly 23, 2024

For more than a century, artists from all over the world have chosen to give their first performances in the Second City.

Former Ravinia Head Named CEO of Old Town School

Adela SkowronskiJuly 22, 2024

An iconic Chicago venue has invited a familiar face to join its leadership ranks.

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Grammys CEO on new AI guidelines: Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible. ‘Period.’

Associated PressJuly 4, 2023

“What’s not going to happen is we are not going to give a Grammy or Grammy nomination to the AI portion.”

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Playlist: Loud Classical Music

Keegan MorrisJune 30, 2023

Whether you are looking to rev up for the race or drown out the din, this playlist of cacophonous classical music is for you.

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Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 2

Adela SkowronskiJune 29, 2023

Whether it's cartoons, famous commercials, or cross-genre collaborations, you may be surprised to learn that you recognize this batch of music.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree