Stories

Grant Park Music Festival Names New President & CEO

Anwar Nasir follows in the footsteps of previous CEO Paul Winberg, who retired on April 30, 2026 after 14 years with the organization.

Oliver CamachoFebruary 24, 2026

New Releases Feb 24: Elsa Barraine, Alexander Lloyd Blake, and more

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 20, 2026

Figure Skating’s Classical Music Connection

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 17, 2026

Chicago Celebrates the Year of the Horse

Nine musicians of ensemble minui (five string players and four wind players) in a Baroque architectural setting, checkered marble floors and ornate columns, natural lighting.

New Releases Apr 7: Opera Reimagined, New Concertos, and Vienna

Oliver CamachoApril 7, 2026

Opera is centered two new instrumental releases and Lise Davidsen's live recital; plus chamber music from Vienna and new music from Aldo López-Gavilán.

Sondra Radvanovsky in sleeveless black leather dress, elbows resting on a stack of opera scores, hands folded under chin, smiling, in a girlish pose, strawberry bonde hair, on stage of the Ardis Krainik at the Civic Opera House, empty auditorium out of focus in background.

New Releases Mar 31: Puccini, Vivaldi, and Jóhann Jóhannsson

Oliver CamachoMarch 30, 2026

A mix that includes an all-women a capella ensemble, late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, and lute concertos beyond Vivaldi's own.

Playlists

Playlist: 8 Works for Hanukkah

Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2022

a rustic table holds a roast turkey, a pumpkin, and some fruit

Playlist: A Thanksgiving Feast in 20 Food-inspired Pieces

Playlist: Music for All Souls Day

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New Releases Feb 10: Revisiting

Oliver CamachoFebruary 10, 2026

Albums that renew music of the past, from the practice of compline to one of the oldest operas by a Black American composer.

2026 Black History Month: Concerts and Celebrations

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 4, 2026

Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry.

cecilia bartoli new artistic director monte carlo opera

Milan Highlights the Arts at Winter Olympics

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 3, 2026

Representing Milan will be a mix of Italian superstars and famous guests from other countries, including Andrea Bocelli and Cecilia Bartoli.

Weekend Mornings with Kristina Lynn