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Felix Klieser, dressed in black, holds his French horn with his feet

New Releases May 20: French Horn, Shostakovich, Siblings

Horn player Felix Klieser shares selections hailing from Scandinavia. Two albums explore the music of Shostakovich. We hear siblings collaborating: Lucas and Arthur Jussen in Cantus and Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason in Shostakovich & Britten. Plus, Baroque deep dives, a tribute to Maurice Ravel, and a lesser-known ballet.

Keegan MorrisJune 13, 2023

Midori Named Artistic Director of Ravinia’s Piano & Strings Training Program

Associated PressJune 12, 2023

Tony Awards telecast makes inclusive history and puts on quite a show despite Hollywood strike

Associated PressJune 9, 2023

Lin-Manuel Miranda launches R.I.S.E. Network to improve diversity on Broadway

composite image of photo portraits of two composers: DBR on the left and Jimmy López Bellido on the right

CSO MusicNOW & Curator-Composers Announced for ’24–25

Keegan MorrisJune 5, 2024

Two composers with strong Chicago ties...

Paul Huang stands against a sunlit wall, wearing a blue sportcoat, holding a violin

North Shore Chamber Music Fest Returns

Keegan MorrisJune 3, 2024

Across four programs, performers including violinist Paul Huang, pianist Alessio Bax, and the festival’s co-founders explore a range of chamber music rep.

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Chicago Pride Concerts & Events for 2023

Adela SkowronskiJune 1, 2023

From concerts to screenings to festivals to parades, there’s always something happening in and around Chicago for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

a man in a jean jacket, trucket hat, and white shirt — Tommy Prine — strums a guitar and sings into a microphone onstage

Tommy Prine doesn’t dodge father’s legacy, makes his own way in compelling debut

Associated PressJune 1, 2023

Tommy Prine never set out to be a singer-songwriter, but it proved to be a "saving grace" after losing his father, John Prine.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Names New Music Director

Keegan MorrisMay 23, 2023

The orchestra’s 2022-2023 season saw seven finalists for its music director position presiding over once concert each.

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