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Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas says brain tumor has returned

Thomas is conducting the New World Symphony in late March and April, then the San Francisco Symphony on April 26 in a belated 80th birthday celebration.

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

WFMTMarch 25, 2022

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

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

Keegan MorrisMarch 24, 2022

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

Adela SkowronskiMarch 23, 2022

10 Woman Conductors You Should Know

Anthony Freud poses in the auditorium of the Lyric Opera of Chicago

Anthony Freud to retire as head of Lyric Opera of Chicago at end of 2023-24 season

Associated PressSeptember 14, 2023

Freud turns 66 in October and intends to return to Britain after the season.

Jiao Sun seated at the piano in a blue dress

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.

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Ukrainian, Russian refugee dancers find help in Berlin

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.

pianist Noah Kim onstage at symphony center

15-Year-Old Pianist Noah Kim’s Saint-Saëns Wins Him the 2022 CSO Young Artists Competition

Robbie EllisMarch 22, 2022

The first movement of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 — with its "unique suspenseful opening" — secured the young artist the prize.

London Symphony, Simon Rattle work with California students

Associated PressMarch 22, 2022

After being locked down for so long, Rattle says it's "kind of a miracle" that the company's California concert tours are happening.

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