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Juneteenth Events and Performances 2025

Juneteenth celebrations in Chicago this year include parades, historic walks, music concerts and more!

Bella Voce with artistic director Andrew Lewis

WFMTJuly 21, 2023

Bella Voce Unveils 2023-2024 Season

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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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Tchaikovsky’s Top 10 Works

WFMTAugust 6, 2024

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a master of melody. Across musical forms the Russian composer's works exquisitely harness the power of each instrument involved.

Video: Chicago Artisan Gives Neglected Violin Exquisite New Life

Keegan MorrisAugust 5, 2024

“Chicago has been a fiddle town for a long time now,” reflects Sam Kunkel, a luthier in residence at A440.

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Northwestern’s Music Series Returns with Chamber Music, Piano, Guitar Luminaries

WFMTJuly 11, 2023

Including an all-women lineup of respected pianists.

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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