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Pianist Jeremy Liu with the Civic Orchestra of Chicago at Symphony Center

Middle School Pianist Wins CSO Young Artist Competition

The winner’s teacher, Sueanne Metz, says his “genuine sincerity shines through when he performs, along with his intelligence, maturity, and creativity beyond his years.”

Sounds Classical hosts LaRob K. Rafael and Kristina Lynn

Keegan MorrisDecember 5, 2022

Sounds Classical: New Show Prizes Fresh Takes on Classical Music

Associated PressDecember 2, 2022

LGBTQ chorus in Colorado Springs unifies community with song

Associated PressNovember 30, 2022

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ extends its long Broadway goodbye

Katherine Weber in sunglasses looking scared in COT's Iolanta

7 Strange, Silly, and Surreal Opera Plots

Adela SkowronskiMarch 4, 2024

Take out the high courts and bring in the dancing elephants: here are some of the strangest opera plots that have ever been put to paper.

Sergei Babayan gives a coy half smile while wearing eccentric and unique eyeglasses

Chicago-area Bach Week Fest Announces 50th Anniversary – and Final – Season

Keegan MorrisMarch 1, 2024

"It's the right time for Bach Week to bid adieu, and on a high note.”

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a rustic table holds a roast turkey, a pumpkin, and some fruit

Playlist: A Thanksgiving Feast in 20 Food-inspired Pieces

Lisa FlynnNovember 21, 2022

As we prepare to gather around the table for the Thanksgiving feast, put on this playlist of some of the most inspired musical celebrations of food and drink.