Stories

Have a Happy, Musical, and Safe Holiday With These 9 Chicago Performances

Just because we can't gather in person, it doesn't mean the weekend won't be fun and music-filled! Here are nine musical events (most of them virtual), that will provide a great soundtrack for your celebrations.

This Chicago Program is Helping Young Musicians of Color Break Barriers. Here’s How to Audition.

In arts and music, there's an important — but sometimes overlooked — facet of diversity that needs to be addressed: not just of the people in the audience, but also of the people onstage.

Grammy Winner Giancarlo Guerrero Grew up in Costa Rica Listening To WFMT. Now He’s Making His CSO Conducting Debut.

As Guerrero says, “In many ways, I am the poster child to show that music can...become a part of your life regardless of your background.”

Pianist Lara Downes on Drawing Courage, Joy From Women Composers and Artists

"You have these pieces of music that are part of you, part of your DNA, and every time you return to them, it just comes out differently because you are different."

Riccardo Muti Releases New Book (But You Have to Know Italian to Read It)

Despite Maestro Muti's tireless activity in the musical realm, he has not neglected the written word.