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Leif Segerstam, Conductor Who Wrote Over 350 Symphonies, Dies, 80

Segerstam served as artistic director of Stockholm’s Royal Opera and chief conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, among other ensembles.

Keegan MorrisJune 22, 2021

Chicago Opera Theater Announces Live, In-Person 2021-22 Season

Conductor Carlos Kalmar leads the Grant Park Orchestra.

Keegan MorrisJune 22, 2021

Carlos Kalmar Extends With Grant Park Through 2024, Will Step Down After

WFMTJune 21, 2021

Jeanne Lamon, Former Music Director of Tafelmusik, Dead at 71

Sounds Classical hosts LaRob K. Rafael and Kristina Lynn

Sounds Classical: New Show Prizes Fresh Takes on Classical Music

Keegan MorrisDecember 5, 2022

"It’s just something you don’t often hear in classical settings. The music ends and we’re laughing. The music ends and we’re singing."

LGBTQ chorus in Colorado Springs unifies community with song

Associated PressDecember 2, 2022

In the days since the Club Q shooting, Colorado Springs' LGBTQ community has worked to collect itself and forge ahead.

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After 18+ Months, Muti Will Return To Chicago To Kick Off 2021-22 CSO Season

Keegan MorrisJune 16, 2021

Riccardo Muti will return to Chicago this September to launch the 2021-22 CSO season, his first stint conducting the CSO in Symphony Center since February 2020.

A Walking Tour of 12 LGBTQ+ Artists Whose Legacies Are on Display in Chicago

WFMTJune 15, 2021

In the Lakeview Neighborhood, the Legacy Walk, a series of ten 25-foot pylons, recognizes influential figures across genders, races, and fields.

NY Philharmonic to resume subscription performance Sept. 17

Associated PressJune 15, 2021

Following a historic 18-month gap, the NY Phil will present a shortened schedule in a season shifted from Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall while the orchestra's home is remodeled.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff