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“The Pianist” pianist dies

Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak died of a heart attack at the age of 72 on Sunday, October 20.

Keegan MorrisJuly 27, 2021

Mayor Lightfoot Designates ‘Riccardo Muti Day’ To Honor Maestro’s 80th Birthday

Oliver CamachoJuly 23, 2021

First Planned for 2020, Opera Festival of Chicago Finally Opens Inaugural Season

Associated PressJuly 23, 2021

Olympics ceremony uses music from Japanese video games

Kangmin Justin Kim with wry smile in hand-knit sweater, vivid aqua background

Caccini, Hasse, Scarlatti: Haymarket Shares ’23 Season

Keegan MorrisJanuary 24, 2023

The performance lineup features three mainstage operas; all three titles are rare and represent Chicago premieres.

95th Oscars: Music & Sound Nominees

Keegan MorrisJanuary 24, 2023

The nominees for the 95th Academy Awards were announced on January 24, 2023. Let's take a look at the music and sound-focused categories.

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Masumi Per Rostad on Beethoven, YouTube, and the Viola

Adela SkowronskiJuly 16, 2021

Masumi Per Rostad is an artist completely steeped in classical music. He chats with WFMT ahead of his performance at the Grant Park Music Festival this weekend.

Opera returns to open-air desert theater with diverse cast

Associated PressJuly 15, 2021

The Santa Fe Opera's first performance over the weekend included an unmasked cast and a masked audience.

Prokofiev, Hahn, Lang Lang Headline CSO’s 2021-22 Return To Stage

Keegan MorrisJuly 13, 2021

The CSO announces an array of concerts from September to January.

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