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Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘It’s a Small World,’ dies at 95

“Something good happens when we sit down together and work,” Richard Sherman said about his lifetime collaboration with his brother, Robert.

Becky NystedtJuly 31, 2020

Playlist: Celebrating Uncommon Instruments

Lisa FlynnJuly 30, 2020

Voguing Meets Classical in Stunning New Music Video

Associated PressJuly 28, 2020

Silkroad’s new face: Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens

For Soprano Ailyn Pérez, New Opera Roles and New Marriage

Associated PressApril 6, 2022

For soprano Ailyn Pérez, being rejected by the man she loves is all part of the job. But offstage, she is planning her wedding to bass Soloman Howard.

Riccardo Muti gazes pensively into the distance

Muti Tests Positive for COVID, April 5 CSO Concert Canceled

Keegan MorrisApril 5, 2022

The CSO shares that the 80-year-old conductor is experiencing mild symptoms and is in high spirits.

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Seeing Double: Cellist And ‘Twin’ Perform Duet

Christian ThorsbergJuly 24, 2020

Andrea Casarrubios and her 'twin' put a new spin on a summer of virtual performances.

Quiz: Can You Name These Unusual Instruments?

Candice AgreeJuly 24, 2020

Test your knowledge of early music by seeing if you can name these predecessors of our modern instruments.

Remembering Richard Covello

Andi LamoreauxJuly 23, 2020

Covello was well known in Chicago’s artistic circles as a critic, lecturer, and arts administrator. He was associated for many years with the classical radio station WNIB.

Mornings with Jan Weller