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Chicago Sinfonietta Names Viral Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas Artist-in-Residence

“Dilla” has made a name for himself with his engaging content about his hometown — exemplified by his unofficial motto: “everything dope about America comes from Chicago.”

Keegan MorrisSeptember 11, 2021

Met’s 9/11 Anniversary: Music Can Help Mend Wounds of 20 Years Ago and Today

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 7, 2021

Artist Icebreaker: Pianist Lara Downes

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 5, 2021

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Favorite Composers’ Habits?

9 New Chicago Ensembles You Should Know

Keegan MorrisFebruary 23, 2023

Spotlighting a new crop of arrivals to the vibrant Chicago classical music scene.

Watch Star Trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden Play Beach & Debussy

WFMTFebruary 23, 2023

Beautiful renditions of works inspired by poetry.

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Met Opera and orchestra reach deal, allowing season to start

Associated PressAugust 25, 2021

The Metropolitan Opera reached a four-year agreement with the union for its orchestra, the last major deal needed for the company to resume performances following a 1 1/2-year layoff caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

New faces, new ambitions as opera houses reopen

Associated PressAugust 24, 2021

As opera houses around the country warily resume indoor performances, two of the biggest are ushering in new leadership — along with a heightened commitment to building new audiences.

Playlist: A Classical Fishing Trip

George PrestonAugust 20, 2021

10 pieces of music inspired by angling and sea creatures

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree