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New Releases Apr. 15: Suites, Unheralded Women, Third Coast Percussion

Beloved Chicago envelope-pushing quartet Third Coast Percussion celebrates 20 years with a characteristically adventurous album. Plus, suites by Tchaikovsky and Thomas Adès. Finally, get to know two unjustly overlooked women composers: Swede Elfrida Andrée and Brit Ruth Gipps.

Associated PressFebruary 27, 2023

Met Opera marks 1st year of Ukraine war with concert

Associated PressFebruary 25, 2023

Seattle Opera puts story of Afghan women center stage

Keegan MorrisFebruary 23, 2023

9 New Chicago Ensembles You Should Know

Playlist: 14 Works for the Solar Eclipse

WFMTApril 3, 2024

Music to set the stage for a remarkable celestial spectacle.

Photo portrait of new CSO music director Klaus Mäkelä, in a dark blue suit and black shirt, with a half smile

CSO Names Klaus Mäkelä as Music Director

Keegan MorrisApril 2, 2024

The new music director designate is just 28 years old. He'll be the youngest in orchestra history when he takes the baton.

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CSO 2023-24 Season Announced: Myriad Guest Conductors as Muti Era Closes

Keegan MorrisFebruary 15, 2023

The season will be the first following the departure of Riccardo Muti as music director. But the maestro will be close at hand as he continues his association with the CSO.

Daniel Barenboim in a grey hat, stands in front of a stone wall

Barenboim takes it day-by-day, balancing music with illness

Associated PressFebruary 15, 2023

Despite illness, Barenboim is determined to inhabit the conductor’s podium as much as possible.

Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94

Associated PressFebruary 9, 2023

Dionne Warwick was his favorite interpreter, but Bacharach also created prime material for Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, and many others.

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