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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Favorite Songs

Songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Staples Singers, and even music for the jitterbug can be found on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s playlist.

Associated PressFebruary 24, 2022

Gergiev, Putin friend, out of Vienna Philharmonic US tour

Keegan MorrisFebruary 24, 2022

After 28 Years, Chicago Symphony Chorus Director Duain Wolfe Gives a ‘Joyous Farewell’

Woman in colorful robe and jade colored earrings against stone wall

Associated PressFebruary 23, 2022

Met Opera shares 2022-23 season, Netrebko not in ‘Lohengrin’

Portrait of Johannes Brahms with text: Classical Music you Probably Know (but can't name)

Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 2

Adela SkowronskiJune 29, 2023

Whether it's cartoons, famous commercials, or cross-genre collaborations, you may be surprised to learn that you recognize this batch of music.

Muti ends 13 seasons with Chicago Symphony Orchestra with praise and honors — and Beethoven

Associated PressJune 29, 2023

“I belong to another period of making music, of approaching the scores, of asking for a lot of time for rehearsals, especially in opera.”

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Composer Ricky Ian Gordon Premieres 2 Operas in 5-Day Span

Associated PressFebruary 11, 2022

The Garden of the Finzi-Continis and Intimate Apparel both opened in the last week of January.

Alsop In at Ravinia Through 2025; Will Curate New Breaking Barriers Festival This Year

Keegan MorrisFebruary 10, 2022

In her role as chief conductor, Alsop curates and conducts a three-week stretch of programs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Embedded within that residency will be the Breaking Barriers Festival.

Catch Up With WFMT’s Latest Bach to School Event with Chicago Sinfonietta Wind Quintet

WFMTFebruary 9, 2022

Chicago Sinfonietta's CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson and principal oboist Ricardo Castañeda discussed how participating in classical music has shaped their lives and look back on past performance highlights.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff