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New Releases May 27: Harp, Oboe, Rachmaninoff

Releases this week cast light on an unheralded English woman composer (Madeleine Dring) in works for oboe, selections for harp by Marcel Tournier, plus a tribute to a great 20th century singer, mixed cello repertoire, and albums exploring the musical ranges of Rachmaninoff and Mendelssohn.

Riccardo Muti and the Chicago skyline

Associated PressJune 23, 2023

Riccardo Muti becomes Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director emeritus for life

Associated PressJune 23, 2023

Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ creator, dies at 99

Four young men wear black, pose with their instruments in a white studio

Keegan MorrisJune 21, 2023

UChicago Presents Unveils 2023-24 Season

Studs Terkel bus stop artwork

Unsung Heroes of Uptown Promotes Connection in the Name of Community, Studs Terkel

Keegan MorrisJune 21, 2024

"We don't really spend much time talking to one another... you dig a little bit, and you'll find something you never expected."

A goldent sunset with Eiffel tower in the background and pedestrians on a bridge in the forground

Paris gets into the groove for historic Olympic opening ceremony, adapted to its iconic cityscape

Associated PressJune 20, 2024

The grandiose open-air ceremony will be held on the Seine River during sunset and is expected to last nearly four hours.

Playlists

Brian Hong and Alexander Hersh perform at Guarneri Hall

Classical Music in the Loop as Guarneri Hall Announces 5th Anniversary Season

Keegan MorrisJune 15, 2023

Over six programs, Guarneri will present wide-ranging explorations of chamber music repertoire.

Juneteenth Events in Chicago 2023

Adela SkowronskiJune 14, 2023

Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.

The Beatles are releasing their ‘final’ record. AI helped make it possible

Associated PressJune 13, 2023

Says Paul McCartney, “We were able to take John’s voice and get it pure through this AI so then we could mix the record as you would do. It gives you some sort of leeway.”