Stories

Four Generations Reflect History of Chickasaw, Choctaw People

“This whole piece is like a representation of the assimilation happening in the 19th century; there were lots of changes to music and traditions with removal, even within different tribes. Not everybody had the same experiences, nor were they able to retain the same traditions.”

Stevie Wonder and Burt Bacharach

Associated PressFebruary 9, 2023

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

Gustavo Dudamel

Associated PressFebruary 7, 2023

Dudamel to become NY Philharmonic music director, leave LA

Still from TÁR (2022): Tár rehearses music newly admitted orchestra cellist Olga Metkina

Hannah EdgarFebruary 7, 2023

Tár Music Supervisor: ‘It’s rare to have classical music on screen in that way’

Stravinsky Top 10: blue portrait of Stravinsky with a 10 and text "top ten" superimposed

Stravinsky’s Top 10 Works

WFMTApril 11, 2024

No one was more pivotal in 20th century classical music than Igor Stravinsky. We rank his definitive top 10 works.

Matthew Lipman poses against a vivid yellow wall

Illinois Phil 2024–25: John Williams, American Symphonies, Messiah, More

Keegan MorrisApril 10, 2024

The orchestra’s slate of seven concerts will kick off in September with "Three Great American Symphonies."

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a rubik's cube

World champion says Rubik’s Cube and violin go hand in hand

Associated PressFebruary 1, 2023

Stanley Chapel is capable of remembering and applying thousands of algorithms to solve a Rubik’s Cube and performing one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s violin sonatas from memory.

Mavis Staples

Tracing the Life and Career of Chicago Icon Mavis Staples

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 1, 2023

Humble. Thoughtful. Legendary. After more than 70 years, Mavis Staples' career is greater than any single word.

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Historically Black TSU hopes for Grammy with gospel album

Associated PressJanuary 26, 2023

The record's nomination for best roots gospel album marks the first time a college marching band has been nominated in that category.