Stories

The Fantasy of Madama Butterfly

Matthew Ozawa spoke with WFMT about how virtual reality – paired with a deep love of the genre – might help audiences see one of opera’s biggest works in a new light.

Adela SkowronskiOctober 14, 2025

New Releases Oct. 14: Fresh Twists

Reginald Mobley in performance waering tuxedo, holding music at waist

Adela SkowronskiOctober 7, 2025

New Releases Oct 7: Stunning Soloists

Adela SkowronskiOctober 2, 2025

Presidential Scholars include Chicago-Area Cellist

New Releases Dec 16: Sonic Patchwork

Adela SkowronskiDecember 16, 2025

Bertrand Chamayou & Leif Ove Andsnes pay respects to Franz Schubert; brand new brass works highlight the instrument family.

Muti Recognized by Pope Leo at the Vatican

Adela SkowronskiDecember 12, 2025

Pope Leo XIV presented Muti with the 2025 Ratzinger Prize following the Vatican's Christmas concert on December 12th.

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Longtime Chicago Arts Leader Bruce Sagan Dies at 96

Matt MastersonSeptember 22, 2025

The former journalist, who was awarded the National Medal of Arts by President Joe Biden in 2024 for his contributions as an arts leader in Chicago, died at his home Sunday following a brief battle with cancer.