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Playlist: Classical Music Inspired by Water

Dive into melodies inspired by flickering fish, gliding swans, epic voyages, and beloved shores.

Associated PressNovember 28, 2022

Jon Batiste to sing for Macron at Biden’s 1st state dinner

Adela SkowronskiNovember 23, 2022

A Beginner’s Guide to Indigenous Instruments of Illinois

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

Lisa FlynnNovember 21, 2022

Playlist: A Thanksgiving Feast in 20 Food-inspired Pieces

An abnormally tall woman dressed in a red, heart-shaped dress, has a red, heart-shaped headdress that appears to be floating over her head. It is unclear if she is sitting on top of two rounded red columns that look like a door, or if those two rounded red columns are supposed to be the character's legs.

Joffrey Ballet Announces 2024–2025 Season

Adela SkowronskiMarch 4, 2024

The 2024-2025 programming is marked by elements of fantasy, world premieres, and the return of a Chicago holiday staple.

From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Schindler’s List,’ John Williams has infused movie scores with adventure and emotion

Associated PressMarch 4, 2024

Orchestral demand for John Williams’ music has risen so much that his career as a classical musician is almost as fruitful as his film music work.

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2023 Grammy Nominees Announced: Classical, Jazz, Soundtrack, and More

WFMTNovember 15, 2022

The Recording Academy announced its 2023 Grammy nominations on November 15, 2022.

Roberta Flack has ALS, now ‘impossible to sing,’ rep says

Associated PressNovember 14, 2022

The progressive disease “has made it impossible to sing and not easy to speak.”

The Rich Warren Connection

Marilyn Rea BeyerNovember 11, 2022

"Rarely do I pick up a CD from an artist who doesn't pay homage to Rich Warren,” says Wanda Fischer, award-winning host of The Hudson River Sampler.