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President Biden Awards Chicago Arts, Journalism Champion Bruce Sagan the National Medal of the Arts

In his acceptance statement, Sagan reflected on the critical role of the arts “to the quality of life in our complex changing world,” as they serve to “both entertain us and educate us.”

Associated PressJuly 15, 2021

Opera returns to open-air desert theater with diverse cast

Keegan MorrisJuly 13, 2021

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

Adela Skowronski

When Worlds Collided: Classical Music Inspired by the Beautiful Game

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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Quiz: Could You Be Mahler’s BFF?

Adela SkowronskiJuly 6, 2021

Answer a few questions about Gustav Mahler's life and we'll tell you whether you could be best buds!

From WTTW: 2021 Chicago Summer Festival Guide

WFMTJuly 6, 2021

As Chicago continues its emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, residents can look forward to a relatively normal summer.

Backstage at the Grant Park Music Festival, WFMT Catches Up With Christopher Bell

Keegan MorrisJuly 2, 2021

Ahead of the season premiere of the 2021 Grant Park Music Festival, WFMT met up with chorus director Christopher Bell, who reflects on returning to live music, previews the opening Independence Day Salute, and talks about a summer of great music to come.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff