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Bella Voce with artistic director Andrew Lewis

Bella Voce Announces 2025-26 Season

Four choral-forward programs on the theme Lost and Found.

WFMTMarch 2, 2023

Classical Music Aerial Adventure: Winter in Chicago

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

Associated PressMarch 2, 2023

Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophone pioneer, dies at 89

Joni Mitchell, dressed in red, smiles at the camera in front of a wall that says "The Kennedy Center Honors"

Associated PressMarch 2, 2023

Joni Mitchell honored with Gershwin Prize at tribute concert

Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents, dies

Associated PressApril 22, 2024

Davis made his Lyric Opera debut in 1987 and led about 700 performances of 62 operas by 22 composers.

2024–2025 Season Announcements

WFMTApril 20, 2024

Peruse the exciting upcoming engagements for Chicago's most illustrious arts and music groups.

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Met Opera marks 1st year of Ukraine war with concert

Associated PressFebruary 27, 2023

“We demonstrate the free world’s ongoing cultural resolve to defend Ukraine’s liberty in the face of brutal oppression," said Met general manager Peter Gelb during intermission.

Seattle Opera puts story of Afghan women center stage

Associated PressFebruary 25, 2023

An opera based on the popular novel “A Thousand Splendid Suns," which is set in Afghanistan, is making its world debut in Seattle.

9 New Chicago Ensembles You Should Know

Keegan MorrisFebruary 23, 2023

Spotlighting a new crop of arrivals to the vibrant Chicago classical music scene.

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