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Demarre McGill, seated outside, smiles at the camera while holding the flute

Music of the Baroque ’25-26 ‘Emerald’ Anniversary Season

Celestial Voices, Fathers and Sons, Baroque Blockbusters and other fascinating fare for the ensemble’s 55th season.

Associated PressApril 20, 2022

Ukrainian opera singer in Japan prays for peace in melody

Associated PressApril 19, 2022

Met moves Donizetti opera to decaying American town

Keegan MorrisApril 19, 2022

Pianist Radu Lupu has Died, Aged 76

Opera on Film: 6 Movies that Showcase Opera’s Drama, Emotion, Glamor, and Beauty

Keegan MorrisOctober 23, 2023

What does one of the grandest artforms look like on the big screen? Check out some of our favorite portrayals of opera in the movies.

Halloweek Arts and Music Events in Chicago

Keegan MorrisOctober 23, 2023

A bounty of performances, events, and parties that will have you ready to celebrate spooky season in the Second City!

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

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

Keegan MorrisApril 14, 2022

In this celebratory season, audiences will hear two twentieth-century operas and three world premieres across COT's full slate of mainstage and special programming.

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

Associated PressApril 13, 2022

A signed and inscribed print of the late Supreme Court Justice is among 150 items from Ginsburg’s office and home in an online auction to benefit opera in Washington.

Andris Nelsons, the music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (Photo: Marco Borggreve)

Boston Symphony Orchestra cancels Europe dates over COVID