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Black History Month 2025: Music and Performing Arts Events in the Chicago Area

Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry. Check out these events to take part in the celebrations!

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’

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Associated PressFebruary 23, 2022

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

André Watts, Groundbreaking Concert Pianist, Dies at 77

Adela SkowronskiJuly 14, 2023

In 1963, Watts made his national television debut performing Liszt's First Piano Concerto with Leonard Bernstein and the NY Phil.

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Northwestern’s Music Series Returns with Chamber Music, Piano, Guitar Luminaries

WFMTJuly 11, 2023

Including an all-women lineup of respected pianists.

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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.

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