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Ravinia Begins Multi-Year Revamp with Pavilion Upgrades, Shortened ’25 Season

The newly announced Pavilion upgrade launches a multi-year renovation project, all ahead of Ravinia’s 125th anniversary in 2029.

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Associated PressMarch 30, 2022

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to resume performing in May

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WFMTMarch 30, 2022

Every Chicago Classical Season Announcement

Keegan MorrisMarch 29, 2022

CSO 2022-23: Muti’s Farewell Season

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Video: Pianist Jiao Sun Plays Liszt, Debussy, Chopin, and More

WFMTSeptember 10, 2023

Jiao Sun, a US-based pianist originally from Harbin, China, visited Chicago for a captivating recital.

These Quotes From Classical Composers Will Make You Fall in Love With Music All Over Again!

Keegan MorrisSeptember 6, 2023

Not only are these composers' musical works an inspiration, but their words are, too! Here are some of the most beautiful insights you'll read all day.

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James Hall, Project Director of CMPI and violinist Esme Arias-Kim

Watch WFMT’s Bach to School Virtual Assembly with Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative

WFMTMarch 25, 2022

On March 22, WFMT presenter and Introductions producer and host Robbie Ellis moderated a discussion with CMPI project director James Hall and violinist Esme Arias-Kim.

Lucas Meachem, one of the stars of the Ravinia 2022 season

Ravinia Festival’s 2022 Lineup Brings Signature Music Mix, Bevy of Guests

Keegan MorrisMarch 24, 2022

In addition to the annual CSO residency, Ravinia will play host to a spate of guest ensembles, including Music of the Baroque, The Knights, the Lincoln Trio, Chanticleer, the Chicago Philharmonic, and the Chicago Sinfonietta.

10 Woman Conductors You Should Know

Adela SkowronskiMarch 23, 2022

Though there is a long way still to go, today’s stages are richer because these pioneering conductors are on them.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff