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“The Pianist” pianist dies

Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak died of a heart attack at the age of 72 on Sunday, October 20.

Keegan MorrisMay 20, 2021

Wells’ World: Corey Wilkes Melds Chicago Music Past, Present In Documentary Score

Daniel GoldbergMay 20, 2021

Playlist: Soprano Ailyn Pérez Shares the Music and Singers Close to Her Heart

Keegan MorrisMay 19, 2021

Lyric Announces 2021-22 Season With ‘Magic Flute,’ ‘Macbeth,’ Mazzola

Roberta Flack has ALS, now ‘impossible to sing,’ rep says

Associated PressNovember 14, 2022

The progressive disease “has made it impossible to sing and not easy to speak.”

The Rich Warren Connection

Marilyn Rea BeyerNovember 11, 2022

"Rarely do I pick up a CD from an artist who doesn't pay homage to Rich Warren,” says Wanda Fischer, award-winning host of The Hudson River Sampler.

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Jim Mabie, Longtime WTTW-WFMT Trustee and Board Chair, Dies at 85

WTTW NewsMay 10, 2021

A noted Chicago businessman, philanthropist and civic leader who served as a WTTW and WFMT trustee for more than 20 years, Jim Mabie died Saturday surrounded by his family.

Muti: Pandemic year silenced culture, leaving world stunned

Associated PressMay 10, 2021

Conductor Riccardo Muti has once again reopened the Italian musical season in his adopted hometown of Ravenna after another — and if all goes well perhaps final — round of pandemic closures.

Ravinia Returns for 2021 Season

Keegan MorrisMay 6, 2021

Ravinia Festival is back for 2021 for its 85th concert season, offering up a signature blend of classical, jazz, folk, and rock music performances.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree