Stories

Classical Voyages: Mexico City

Join us on a musical exploration of Mexico City! From opera arias and orchestral powerhouses to mariachi anthems and and virtuosic guitar compositions, we explore into some of the greatest works to premiere, originate, or take inspiration from Mexico’s gorgeous and exciting capital city! Mexico City is a rich center for music of all kinds — hear works by Manuel …

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

Associated PressJune 1, 2023

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

Keegan MorrisMay 23, 2023

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Names New Music Director

Gustavo Dudamel

Associated PressMay 21, 2023

Dudamel gets 7-minute ovation after 1st NY Philharmonic concert since music director decision

Announcing: Grant Park Music Festival Broadcasts 2024

WFMTMay 23, 2024

From world premieres to timeless favorites, the exciting slate of concert broadcasts has something for everyone.

Kia Caldwell beams in a patterned orange gown

Karen Slack Named Lyric Unlimited Artist-in-Residence

Keegan MorrisMay 22, 2024

In addition to her respected artistry, Slack's industry-leading endeavors strive to make classical music and opera more accessible and inclusive.

Playlists

On a Knife’s Edge: Cooking, Music, History Come Together in Okpebholo’s Cook-Off

Keegan MorrisMay 9, 2023

In Chicago composer Shawn E. Okpebholo’s new opera, three chefs vie for cooking show glory — and $100K — by tackling the classically American dish macaroni and cheese.

Grace Bumbry at the White House for the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors

Grace Bumbry, 1st Black singer at Bayreuth, dies at 86

Associated PressMay 8, 2023

Bumbry was among the winners of the 1958 Met National Council Auditions. She had a recital debut in Paris that same year and made her Paris Opéra debut in 1960.

Violinist on Russian trains soothes weary commuters

Associated PressMay 5, 2023

Classics, jazz, Russian folk music and children's songs all flow as Oksana glides her bow across the strings.