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Cristian Măcelaru stands in a dark suit against a multi-material stone and brick wall

Cristian Măcelaru to become music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 2025–26

The 44-year-old will be music director designate in the 2024–25 season and then will have a four-year term.

Kristina LynnJuly 2, 2020

July 2020: Classical Livestream Planner

Christian ThorsbergJuly 1, 2020

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

Keegan MorrisJuly 1, 2020

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

pianist Noah Kim onstage at symphony center

15-Year-Old Pianist Noah Kim’s Saint-Saëns Wins Him the 2022 CSO Young Artists Competition

Robbie EllisMarch 22, 2022

The first movement of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2 — with its "unique suspenseful opening" — secured the young artist the prize.

London Symphony, Simon Rattle work with California students

Associated PressMarch 22, 2022

After being locked down for so long, Rattle says it's "kind of a miracle" that the company's California concert tours are happening.

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Standing On The Corner: Classical, Jazz, Hip-Hop & All Else

Christian ThorsbergJune 30, 2020

Though firmly avant-garde, Standing On The Corner's talents have earned them notoriety among mainstream acts. Now, the "post-genre" ensemble's distinctive musical palette has grown to include classical music.

Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until January

Associated PressJune 30, 2020

The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early January. Although an exact date for performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through January 3.

Musicians Protest in Harmony: Violin Vigils for Elijah McClain

Keegan MorrisJune 29, 2020

As protests in the ongoing fight against systemic racism and police brutality continue, musicians are coming together to pay tribute and raise awareness after the death of fellow violinist, Elijah McClain.

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