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John Williams, 90, steps away from film, but not music

Williams says the fifth Indiana Jones film will probably be his last film. He’ll spend most of his time to writing concert pieces.

Keegan Morris | November 15, 2019

Video: Ahead of Chicago Premiere, An Excerpt From Rachmaninoff’s ‘Aleko’

Michael San Gabino | November 15, 2019

This Animated Video Explains Why Mozart Was One of the Best Procrastinators

Keegan Morris | November 14, 2019

Be a fly on the wall for a Third Coast Baroque rehearsal

Video: Avalon String Quartet Honors Beethoven 250 with a Dynamic Performance

Keegan Morris | December 16, 2020

On the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth, the Avalon String Quartet gave a deft and passionate performance of one of Beethoven's finest chamber works.

portrait of Beethoven with a 10 and text "top ten" superimposed

Beethoven’s Top 10 Works

WFMT | December 16, 2020

WFMT looks back on the eminent composer's most important works. Here is our ranking of Beethoven's top 10 most important compositions.

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Meet Lina González-Granados, the CSO’s New Solti Conducting Apprentice

Candice Agree | November 13, 2019

Between February 2020 and June 2021, Lina González-Granados will have the opportunity to study and work with Maestro Muti, conduct the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and participate in cultural activities and outreach throughout the greater Chicago area.