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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 …

Liza Malamut smiles at the camera

Keegan MorrisMarch 17, 2023

Looking Forward from a Crossroads with Liza Malamut, Newberry’s New Director

pianist and composer Gabriela Montero beams, with a chandelier and spotlight behind her

Keegan MorrisMarch 16, 2023

Ravinia Announces 2023 Season

audience applauding chicago classical season

WFMTMarch 16, 2023

Update Your Calendars: Chicago-Area Classical Concerts Announced for 2023 and Beyond

A woman in customary dress sings onstage with cast in the background for Treemonisha

Harris Theater Shares ’24–25 Season

Keegan MorrisApril 25, 2024

The lineup includes chamber performances, dance, family programming, and more.

Cristian Măcelaru stands in a dark suit against a multi-material stone and brick wall

Cristian Măcelaru to become music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 2025–26

Associated PressApril 24, 2024

The 44-year-old will be music director designate in the 2024–25 season and then will have a four-year term.

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Chaim Topol

Chaim Topol, Israeli actor known for Fiddler’s Tevye, dies

Associated PressMarch 9, 2023

The role of his life arrived in the long-running musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” in which he played Tevye.

Classical Music Aerial Adventure: Winter in Chicago

WFMTMarch 2, 2023

With spellbinding aerial footage of Chicago, you'll hear acclaimed artists playing wonderful, wintry classical music.

Wayne Shorter, in a close up, mesmerizing in a saxophone performance against a blue backgorund

Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophone pioneer, dies at 89

Associated PressMarch 2, 2023

Earlier in 2023, Shorter won a Grammy for best improvised jazz solo for “Endangered Species” with Leo Genovese.