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Rachel Barton Pine Shreds in Heavy Metal-Inspired “Thrash”

With a prized Megadeth tee and her lovingly adorned violin case, Rachel visited WFMT’s studios to share a thrilling performance of heavy metal-inspired showpiece.

Associated PressJune 13, 2023

Grammys add new categories, including for pop dance recording and African music performance

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

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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.

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Guarneri Hall Announces ’24–25 Season With 20th Century, Jazz

Keegan MorrisJune 19, 2024

Plus chamber music and a live score for a silent film.

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Prominent Finnish Composer Kaija Saariaho Has Died, Aged 70

Keegan MorrisJune 2, 2023

Saariaho's compositions melded live performance and electronics, winning recognition and securing commissions from numerous leading organizations.

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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.

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