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Nine musicians of ensemble minui (five string players and four wind players) in a Baroque architectural setting, checkered marble floors and ornate columns, natural lighting.

New Releases Apr 7: Opera Reimagined, New Concertos, and Vienna

Opera is centered two new instrumental releases and Lise Davidsen’s live recital; plus chamber music from Vienna and new music from Aldo López-Gavilán.

Adela SkowronskiOctober 21, 2025

New Releases Oct. 21: American Composers

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

New Releases Dec 23: Paying Homage

Adela SkowronskiDecember 23, 2025

The 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, two Jewish composers who all but vanished from history, and other musical homages.

Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2025

From the serene to the upbeat, this stockingful of 2025 Christmas albums will fill your festivities with joy and wonder.

Playlists

Playlist: Your Guide to Chopin’s Études

Teddy Abrams and Jim James classical crosover

Playlist: Dispelling the Stigma of the Classical Crossover

classical music orchestra onstage with Looney Tunes scene projected in background

Playlist: Classical-Inspired Favorites from the Looney Tunes

Playlist: Wilco Drummer, Classical Composer Glenn Kotche on His Favorite Classical Music

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New Releases Sept. 23: Coming Home

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 23, 2025

This week's new releases explore the music of various places artists call home.

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.

New Releases Sept. 16: Spirit of Collaboration

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 16, 2025

One of classical music's most beloved families reunites for a new album, plus the debut of a new French baroque ensemble on Harmonia Mundi.

Midday with Lisa Flynn