Stories

New Releases July 21: John Holiday, Nathalie Stutzmann, and more.

The debut of an Early Music ensemble, a countertenor finalist on NBC’s The Voice, and more from this week’s new releases.

Oliver CamachoJune 30, 2026

New Releases June 30: Lara Downes, Francesco Tristano, and more

Christopher Bell

Adela SkowronskiJune 24, 2026

Christopher Bell’s 25th Anniversary

Oliver CamachoJune 23, 2026

New Releases June 23: Katia & Marielle Labèque, John Williams, and more

New Releases June 23: Katia & Marielle Labèque, John Williams, and more

Oliver CamachoJune 23, 2026

Celebrating outstanding milestones and anniversaries in the musical world.

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Pride Concerts in Chicago

Adela SkowronskiJune 18, 2026

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago and in the arts with this diverse lineup of concerts, events, shows, and more!

Playlists

Playlist: Gratitude and Giving Thanks

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200 Years of Strauss Junior

Reena Esmail in a black pantsuit with a generous, deep red scarf on a park bench, gray, natural background.

Cultural Crossovers: Different Musical Traditions Reimagine Classical

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Playlist: Music for Children and Parents to Enjoy Together

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New Releases June 9: Chicago Guests

Oliver CamachoJune 9, 2026

Rounding up new music from local artists, partners, or artists who regularly perform in Chicago.

Grant Park Music Festival Names New President & CEO

Adela SkowronskiJune 3, 2026

Anwar Nasir follows in the footsteps of previous CEO Paul Winberg, who retired on April 30, 2026 after 14 years with the organization.

New Releases June 2: Vadim Gluzman, Viola Davis, and more

Oliver CamachoJune 2, 2026

A selection featuring renewed interest in the works of Emilie Mayer, as well as celebrations of other favorite composers.