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Former Ravinia Head Named CEO of Old Town School

An iconic Chicago venue has invited a familiar face to join its leadership ranks.

Oliver CamachoOctober 7, 2020

An Irrepressible Soprano Takes On an Overlooked Repertoire

The Chicago Flag with part of the city's signature skyline

Associated PressOctober 4, 2020

Pandemic help available for Chicago arts, music venues

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 30, 2020

Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Well-Tempered Clavier?

Alexander Hersh, wearing a dark suit and light shirt, poses with his cello

Rush Hour Concerts Return for 2022, Free Summer Recitals Help You Wait Out Commute

Keegan MorrisJune 8, 2022

With commuting, once again, a part of many of our days, the simple concept of the Rush Hour Concerts becomes vital.

Russian opera ‘Boris Godunov’ to open next La Scala season

Associated PressJune 6, 2022

Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala has announced the celebration of next season’s gala premiere; the company's 2022-23 calendar was set long before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Last studio recording of jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw released

Associated PressSeptember 21, 2020

A forgotten studio recording of the late jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw has been released as part of an effort to preserve jazz history.

Quiz: Can We Guess What Broadway Show You Should Star In?

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 19, 2020

Have you ever dreamed of seeing your name in lights on the Great White Way? Take this quiz to see if we can guess what Tony Award-winning Broadway musical YOU should star in.

WFMT and CSO Partner for New Series: From the CSO’s Archives: The First 130 Years

Daniel GoldbergSeptember 15, 2020

Today, WFMT and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra announce the launch of an exciting new broadcast and streaming series.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff