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Chicago a cappella Announces 2024–25 Season

Across three programs, the ensemble mines early music, prose, and jazz inspirations in performances in Chicago and its suburbs.

Associated PressJuly 21, 2020

Singer, songwriter, activist Baez named Guthrie recipient

Louise FrankJuly 20, 2020

Composer Penderecki’s state funeral held after 2-year delay

Associated PressMarch 29, 2022

The renowned composer died in Krakow in March 2020 at the age of 86, but COVID-19 restrictions postponed a formal funeral service.

Video: Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt Piano Highlights from Daniel Lebhardt

Keegan MorrisMarch 28, 2022

In a dazzling and dynamic performance, pianist Daniel Lebhardt enchanted audiences with Beethoven's seminal "Appassionata" Piano Sonata No. 23.

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Quiz: Roasts and Boasts — Match the Composer To The Quote

Christian ThorsbergJuly 15, 2020

The relationships between classical composers can be ... complicated. Some are built on high praise and admiration, others peppered with searing roasts, snide comments, and artful critiques. Can you guess the composer these quotes are describing?

Despite coronavirus, 1 musical is holding auditions, online

Associated PressJuly 15, 2020

Most theaters in America may be closed, but one musical isn't letting the virus pandemic stop it from getting prepared to put on a show: "KPOP," a musical exploring the world of Korean pop.

Ravinia Festival Names Next President and CEO

Keegan MorrisJuly 10, 2020

This morning, the Ravinia Festival announced its next president and CEO: Jeffrey P. Haydon. The CEO of the Caramoor Center for Music and Arts in New York since 2012, Haydon was previously on the staff of the CSO.

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