Stories

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Pride Concerts in Chicago

Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Chicago and in the arts with this diverse lineup of concerts, events, shows, and more!

Adela SkowronskiDecember 23, 2025

New Releases Dec 23: Paying Homage

Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2025

Adela SkowronskiDecember 16, 2025

New Releases Dec 16: Sonic Patchwork

Silkroad Finds Sanctuary in Local Collaborations

Adela SkowronskiMarch 11, 2026

As the Silkroad Ensemble embarks on their 2026 tour, extra time has been set aside for performing with local ensembles in each city.

New Releases Mar 10: Windsync, Thomas Mesa, and Gil Shaham

Oliver CamachoMarch 10, 2026

The latest works from fan-favorites and newer ensembles alike.

Playlists

Playlist: Your Guide to Chopin’s Études

Teddy Abrams and Jim James classical crosover

Playlist: Dispelling the Stigma of the Classical Crossover

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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 Dec 9: The Approaching Holidays

Adela SkowronskiDecember 9, 2025

A monumental box set marking the 400th anniversary of Louis Couperin and a set of new holiday albums.

New Releases Dec 2: International Chopin Festival Winner

Adela SkowronskiDecember 1, 2025

Uncovering some hidden gems of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Welsh composer Grace Williams, and more.

Chicago Chorale Founder Announces Retirement

Adela SkowronskiNovember 26, 2025

The 75 year-old Artistic Director and Founding member has spent the last 24 years developing the ensemble: now, he is handing off the reins to someone else.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff