Stories

New Releases Jan. 28: Composer Focuses and Music of the Philippines

New recordings explore the music of Maurice Ravel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Maria von Weber, Antonio Vivaldi, and Claude Debussy. And a recording by Filipino-American artist Norman Menzales, Wyoming Symphony Orchestra’s principal flutist, shares musical treasures from the Philippines.

Associated PressDecember 6, 2021

Kennedy Center Honors back once more, Biden attends

new Met host Debra Lew Harder

Keegan MorrisDecember 3, 2021

Opera’s Newest Voice: Meet Debra Lew Harder, the New Host of the Met Broadcasts

WFMT 70: George Preston and Oliver Camacho

Keegan MorrisDecember 3, 2021

WFMT at 70: A Q&A with WFMT’s General Manager and Music Director

Kaija Saariaho poses against a sunlit thicket

Prominent Finnish Composer Kaija Saariaho Has Died, Aged 70

Keegan MorrisJune 2, 2023

Saariaho's compositions melded live performance and electronics, winning recognition and securing commissions from numerous leading organizations.

illustration of the chicago flag blended with an lgbtq+ pride flag superimposed on a brick wall

Chicago Pride Concerts & Events for 2023

Adela SkowronskiJune 1, 2023

From concerts to screenings to festivals to parades, there’s always something happening in and around Chicago for LGBTQ+ Pride Month.

Playlists

Bass-Baritone Ryan Speedo Green Ready for Operatic Stardom

Associated PressNovember 26, 2021

This Met Opera season alone has been an impressive run of roles for Ryan Speedo Green, whose bass-baritone voice and charismatic stage presence unfailingly impress critics and audiences.

Playlist: 7 Native American Musicians You Should Know

Adela SkowronskiNovember 24, 2021

Meet seven Indigenous American musicians spanning genres (hip hop, punk, rock) and states (Illinois, California, Arizona).

Chicago Classical Music Makes A Strong Showing at 2021 Grammy Nominations

Mary MazurekNovember 24, 2021

It's another great year for the city's classical music community with Chicago-born and based artists, producers, and engineers receiving recognition.