Stories
A well-rounded, eclectic crop of new releases.
Keegan MorrisAugust 25, 2023
Humans aren’t the only animals who love big orchestras! Check out our favorite videos of animals dancing along with, singing to, and enjoying classical music.
Keegan MorrisAugust 22, 2023
The Cleveland-based Baroque orchestra made its Chicago debut in 2016 and has since established a strong presence in the city.
Playlists
George PrestonMarch 23, 2022
"I thought that this was a piece that needed good tunes. And also, because it's a concerto, you have to have some fast music in there. There are parts where I'm like, 'Okay, let's let it rip.'"
Associated PressMarch 23, 2022
An hour-long piece for baritone and orchestral septet, the work depicts with unrelenting intensity the horrors of war and the PTSD faced by many returning veterans.
Associated PressMarch 23, 2022
Dancers who have fled Ukraine — and Russia — due to the war have found a new temporary home in Berlin’s top ballet company, which helps with practice space, housing, even shoes.













