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A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction

The violin is believed to have influenced legendary composer Johannes Brahms when he wrote the famed “Violin Concerto in D Major” and was actually played during the concerto’s 1879 premiere.

Associated PressApril 15, 2022

Dropped by Met, Netrebko to sing at Monte Carlo Opera

Justine F. Chen for COT's 50th anniversary season

Keegan MorrisApril 14, 2022

COT’s 22-23 Season: ‘Turing’ World Premiere, Britten, Heggie for 50th Anniversary

Associated PressApril 13, 2022

Ginsburg’s art, fur coat, awards in auction to benefit opera

Riccardo Muti Conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians get 3% annual raises in 3-year labor contract

Associated PressSeptember 20, 2023

Music director emeritus for life Riccardo Muti will lead the CSO season-opening concert September 21 at Orchestra Hall.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, musicians union agree to 3-year contract

Associated PressSeptember 19, 2023

CSO musicians struck for two days in September 2012 and for seven weeks March and April of 2019.

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Riccardo Muti gazes pensively into the distance

Muti Tests Positive for COVID, April 5 CSO Concert Canceled

Keegan MorrisApril 5, 2022

The CSO shares that the 80-year-old conductor is experiencing mild symptoms and is in high spirits.

Meet Jon Batiste, new Grammy winner with plenty going on

Associated PressApril 4, 2022

The recording artist, bandleader, musical director, film composer, museum creative director, and scion of New Orleans musical royalty won five Grammys on Sunday.

Playlist: Relaxing Classical Music for Calm and Wonder

WFMTApril 3, 2022

For so many of us, WFMT is a reliable source of relaxation. But what if we could bring you more relaxation?

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree