Stories

Unsung Heroes of Uptown Promotes Connection in the Name of Community, Studs Terkel

“We don’t really spend much time talking to one another… you dig a little bit, and you’ll find something you never expected.”

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

Dropped by Met, Netrebko to sing at Monte Carlo Opera

Associated PressApril 15, 2022

Anna Netrebko will sing the title role in Puccini’s Manon Lescaut.

Justine F. Chen for COT's 50th anniversary season

COT’s 22-23 Season: ‘Turing’ World Premiere, Britten, Heggie for 50th Anniversary

Keegan MorrisApril 14, 2022

In this celebratory season, audiences will hear two twentieth-century operas and three world premieres across COT's full slate of mainstage and special programming.

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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