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Paul Huang stands against a sunlit wall, wearing a blue sportcoat, holding a violin

New Releases Jan. 14: 20th Century Deep Dive, Connection, and Clara Schumann

The compositions of two historical women composers: Clara Schumann and Ruth Gipps. Plus a survey of 20th century works by violinist Paul Huang, and dazzling male vocal ensemble Cantus.

Associated PressOctober 19, 2021

12 pianists in final stage of prestigious Chopin competition

Adela SkowronskiOctober 18, 2021

Quiz: How Spine-Tingling Is Your Taste in Classical Music?

Adela Skowronski

Can’t Carry a Tune? Regardless of Skill, Singing Has Surprising Benefits

Portrait of conductor Keitaro Harada, gazing at camera, holding a baton

Solti Foundation US Announces 2023 Conducting Award Recipient

Keegan MorrisApril 24, 2023

The $30k grant is reserved for rising conductors and is given to further the recipient’s career and artistic development.

50 Years of COT: Anniversary Season Boasts Shostakovich, Heggie, Premieres, and More

Keegan MorrisApril 20, 2023

Three mainstage operas, three additional special events, and all six titles are Chicago premieres.

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CSO Announces Winter/Spring 2022 Concerts

Keegan MorrisOctober 12, 2021

Music director Riccardo Muti will conduct music by Beethoven, Price, Glass, and Montgomery while welcoming guest artists like Anne-Sophie Mutter, Leif Ove Andsnes, and Mitsuko Uchida.

Cuba’s danzón genre: ‘150 years later, it’s still alive.’

Associated PressOctober 11, 2021

The danzón was scandalous in some circles but it eventually became the national dance of Cuba and spread to other countries in the region.

Video: Two Unsung Quartets Played by Fischoff-Winning Risus Quartet

WFMTOctober 11, 2021

Hearing music by Schubert and Mendelssohn, WFMT audiences enjoyed some rarified music-making by the Risus Quartet, the Grand Prize winner of the prestigious 2021 Fishoff Competition.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff