Stories

Mei-Ann Chen in action — the conductor's motion is both sharp and blurry in an evocative portrait

AAPI Month Highlights and Concerts

Radio highlights and local events that honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage.

Adela SkowronskiDecember 16, 2025

New Releases Dec 16: Sonic Patchwork

Adela SkowronskiDecember 12, 2025

Muti Recognized by Pope Leo at the Vatican

Adela SkowronskiDecember 11, 2025

The Music of Home

Dee Alexander Among 2026 Jazz Legacy Fellows

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 17, 2026

On February 17, 2026, the Mellon Foundation announced its 2026 Jazz Legacy Fellows: a prestigious distinction honoring lifetime achievements of the world’s top 12 jazz artists.

Portrait of Orli Shaham, smiling, in front of a light stone wall

New Releases Feb 17: Exciting Chamber Works

Oliver CamachoFebruary 17, 2026

Contemporary composers explore textures that can only be achieved with small ensembles.

Playlists

Black classical artists: George Bridgetower, Hazel Scott, Jessye Norman, and Sheku Kanneh-Mason

Playlist: 11 Black Performers Instrumental to Classical Music

Playlist: 10 Underrated Songs to Remember Stephen Sondheim

Playlist: 2021’s Top 9 Classical Christmas Albums

Playlist: 7 Native American Musicians You Should Know

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Chicago Chorale Founder Announces Retirement

Adela SkowronskiNovember 26, 2025

The 75 year-old Artistic Director and Founding member has spent the last 24 years developing the ensemble: now, he is handing off the reins to someone else.