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Michael Tilson Thomas Passes at Age 81

The acclaimed conductor, composer, and pianist was a leading figure in classical music, known for championing the art form through performance, education, and broadcasting.

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Adela SkowronskiSeptember 11, 2025

Chicago Immigrant Orchestra Revival Celebrates Cross-Cultural Collaboration
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Adela SkowronskiSeptember 10, 2025

Christoph von Dohnányi dies at age 95
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 9, 2025

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New Releases Dec 16: Sonic Patchwork
Adela SkowronskiDecember 16, 2025
Bertrand Chamayou & Leif Ove Andsnes pay respects to Franz Schubert; brand new brass works highlight the instrument family.
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Muti Recognized by Pope Leo at the Vatican
Adela SkowronskiDecember 12, 2025
Pope Leo XIV presented Muti with the 2025 Ratzinger Prize following the Vatican's Christmas concert on December 12th.

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New Releases Sept. 2: Ancient Letters and Songs
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 3, 2025
A through line of native roots weaves through many of this week's releases, from African instruments in Latin America, to works inspired by 1,700 year-old letters from the Silk Road. Plus, the long-awaited debut concerto by Abel Selaocoe.

New Releases Aug. 26: Beethoven for Three, Shostakovich Symphonies
Adela SkowronskiAugust 26, 2025
The fourth installment in the beloved Beethoven for Three series by Leonidas Kavakos, Yo-Yo Ma, and Emanuel Ax, with a glimpse into the rarely heard works of Beethoven's contemporary Helene Liebmann. Plus, Joyce DiDonato as Dido, early student works by Shostakovich, and a composer who Paul Hindemith described as “the last giant of music."

Slushies and Sonatas: Chicago’s Newest Classical Venue Arrives
Adela SkowronskiAugust 21, 2025
ACM enters a new era with the 10th anniversary of the Thirsty Ears Music Festival, and a brand-new music venue where a 7-Eleven once stood. 
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