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Giancarlo Guerrero’s Grant Park: A New Maestro Takes the Baton

“Now that I am artistic director, I get to find excuses to make music with these amazing colleagues. They inspire not only our orchestra, but our audiences.”

Gordon Lightfoot, in a deep red blazer, strums an acoustic guitar and sings into a mic

Associated PressMay 2, 2023

Folk singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot dies at 84

John Malkovich, laying on stage, reaches towards a woman in blue

Keegan MorrisMay 2, 2023

Auditorium Theatre Brings Malkovich, Blanchard, Dance Riches in 2023-24 Season

Associated PressMay 2, 2023

‘Some Like It Hot’ leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods

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.

Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 3

Adela SkowronskiMay 21, 2024

Whether through movies, advertising, samples, or other popular media, classical music is everywhere — you just have to know what to look for!

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Harry Belafonte holds a microphone in front of a blue wall

Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

Associated PressApril 25, 2023

Belafonte stands as the model and the epitome of the celebrity activist. Few kept up with his time and commitment and none his stature as a meeting point among Hollywood, Washington and the civil rights movement.