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Women’s History Month 2025: Music & Arts Celebrations Across Chicago

This March, celebrate the creativity and influence of women artists across music and beyond in these performances and events across Chicago.

Keegan MorrisApril 1, 2022

Grammys 2022: See All the Classical+ Nominees (And Winners)

Keegan MorrisMarch 31, 2022

Video: Violinist Maya Buchanan Plays Beethoven & Music Inspired by ‘Carmen’

Associated PressMarch 31, 2022

New ‘La bohème’ tells story in reverse for happy ending

OPLIAM performs at the 2022 Indigenous People’s Day Festival

Art Brings Visibility in 5th Indigenous People’s Day Chicago Fest

Adela SkowronskiOctober 6, 2023

"Ours is a side that flips the narrative; how our culture survived, how our artists thrived and succeeded in the world."

Haitian students play drums and strum guitars to escape hunger and gang violence

Associated PressOctober 5, 2023

“Music transforms,” said Mickelson Pierre, who learned how to play guitar in the program and now teaches it. “It’s something extraordinary, and it leads to peace of mind.”

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Every Chicago Classical Season Announcement

WFMTMarch 30, 2022

On any given day, Chicago plays host to so much great music that it can be hard to keep track of! Luckily, we're here to help you stay on top of the many exciting offerings this city has to offer.

CSO 2022-23: Muti’s Farewell Season

Keegan MorrisMarch 29, 2022

Banner works by Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev headline Muti’s three CSO residencies, ahead of the conclusion of his tenure with Beethoven’s Missa solemnis.

Composer Penderecki’s state funeral held after 2-year delay

Associated PressMarch 29, 2022

The renowned composer died in Krakow in March 2020 at the age of 86, but COVID-19 restrictions postponed a formal funeral service.

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