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Bagpipe players walk down the street performing on a sunny day for St Patrick's Day

5 Classic Bagpipe Tunes for St. Patrick’s Day

With St. Patrick’s Day upon us, here are the stories behind just a few bagpipe standards.

Fatima DabbahOctober 14, 2022

9 Things To Know About Monteverdi’s Vespers

Associated PressOctober 13, 2022

Team picked to make ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ into stage musical

WFMTOctober 13, 2022

Quiz: How Well Do You Know These Symphony Titles & Nicknames?

Lowell Chamber Orchestra to premiere new edition of Julia Perry’s symphony

Associated PressFebruary 15, 2024

“This work is a fabulous example of Perry’s modernist style,” says LCO music director Orlando Cela.

a bustling street scene as Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans

Explore New Orleans-Style Jazz

Keegan MorrisFebruary 12, 2024

New Orleans is at the nexus of cultures: influences from the African diaspora, from France, from Native American communities, and many more.

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14 Chicago Film Fest Screenings Music Lovers Won’t Want To Miss

Keegan MorrisOctober 12, 2022

The Chicago International Film Festival is back for a 58th year, and as ever, there is an embarrassment of cinematic riches.

Singer driven from Belarus for speaking out tries to rebuild

Associated PressOctober 9, 2022

"It was so evident to all of us that we could not keep silent any more," said baritone Ilya Silchukou.

Japanese avant-garde pioneer composer Ichiyanagi dies at 89

Associated PressOctober 8, 2022

Ichiyanagi studied at The Juilliard School in New York and emerged a pioneer, using compositional techniques that incorporated traditional Japanese elements and electronic music.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff