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Tzu-Tsen Wu poses holding a ruan, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument resembling a banjo

Chicago-Area AAPI Month Events and Concerts

Honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these exciting, eye-opening, and wide-ranging events from all around the Chicago area.

Associated PressDecember 30, 2022

At top of opera, Yoncheva worries about classical music

Candice AgreeDecember 28, 2022

In Their Own Words: Inspiring Quotes From Classical Artists and Friends Who Died in 2022

Keegan MorrisDecember 16, 2022

Playlist: 8 Works for Hanukkah

In one Ukrainian city, ballet in a bomb shelter is an escape from the horrors of war

Associated PressMarch 22, 2024

Practicing in a bomb shelter means the girls can keeping dancing through the almost hourly air raid alerts.

Julian Rhee smiles wearing red eyeglasses and black tee shirt swhile holding a violin

Julian Rhee and Balourdet Quartet Among Avery Fisher Career Grant Winners

Keegan MorrisMarch 21, 2024

Plus, the first percussion ensemble to receive this prestigious career grant.

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Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians begin 1st-ever strike

Associated PressDecember 9, 2022

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Players’ Association began their work stoppage following a day of negotiations with the philharmonic’s management.

Jazzy ‘Charlie Brown Christmas’ swings on after 57 years

Associated PressDecember 8, 2022

“Christmas just doesn't feel like Christmas without hearing that album in the background,” said Derrick Bang, author of the biography Vince Guaraldi at the Piano.

Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder