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From Bach to Beyoncé, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color

“A lot of young people feel like it’s not cool to carry a violin down the street. But, when you play the violin well with other kids who are like you, social acceptance begins to emerge.”

Adela SkowronskiAugust 6, 2021

Artist Icebreaker: Conductor Teddy Abrams

Adela SkowronskiAugust 6, 2021

Artist Icebreaker: Conductor Yue Bao

Keegan MorrisAugust 5, 2021

UChicago Presents Announces Fall 2021 Return to Stage

CSO 2023-24 Season Announced: Myriad Guest Conductors as Muti Era Closes

Keegan MorrisFebruary 15, 2023

The season will be the first following the departure of Riccardo Muti as music director. But the maestro will be close at hand as he continues his association with the CSO.

Daniel Barenboim in a grey hat, stands in front of a stone wall

Barenboim takes it day-by-day, balancing music with illness

Associated PressFebruary 15, 2023

Despite illness, Barenboim is determined to inhabit the conductor’s podium as much as possible.

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

Oliver CamachoJuly 23, 2021

The new company launches with fully staged works by Puccini and Wolf-Ferrari, plus a concert inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedy.

Olympics ceremony uses music from Japanese video games

Associated PressJuly 23, 2021

An orchestral medley of songs from iconic Japanese video games served as the soundtrack for the parade of countries.

The Curious Stories Behind 10 National Anthems You Might Hear This Olympics

Adela SkowronskiJuly 23, 2021

National anthems are some of the most iconic pieces of music from around the world. What you might not know, is they also contain some of the most interesting backstories.

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