Stories The Evolution of the Orchestra: A Brief History The modern orchestra as we know it today only took shape in the last 150 years. Share this Post Most Popular New Releases October 13: Women in Classical Music New Releases September 28: Philip Glass, Chanticleer, and more Maria Dueñas on Jascha Heifetz and Finding Her Own Voice Tags News 2025-2026 Announcements Just For Fun Women Composers Film and TV Adela SkowronskiFebruary 25, 2022 Playlist: 11 Black Performers Instrumental to Classical Music 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’ Marin Alsop, Jude Kelly Reflect on Leadership in Panel Led by WFMT-WTTW CEO Sandra Cordova Micek Keegan MorrisJuly 27, 2023 Marin Alsop reflects that “courage is important in leadership, but accountability is, too.” Bella Voce Unveils 2023-2024 Season WFMTJuly 21, 2023 The season embarks on explorations of both staples and forgotten gems of Renaissance and Early Music repertoire. Playlists See All Quiz: Choose Your Valentine’s Day Plans and We’ll Find Your Perfect Classical Playlist Adela SkowronskiFebruary 14, 2022 You’re SURE your lover will be over the moon about their amazing Valentine’s date. But have you remembered to plan the music? 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. « Previous 1 … 237 238 239 240 241 … 680 Next »
