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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200

“The proportions alone are staggering,” says Grammy-winning conductor Teddy Abrams, music director of the Louisville Orchestra.

Christian ThorsbergJune 30, 2020

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

Associated PressJune 30, 2020

Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until January

Keegan MorrisJune 29, 2020

Musicians Protest in Harmony: Violin Vigils for Elijah McClain

Ukrainian, Russian refugee dancers find help in Berlin

Associated PressMarch 23, 2022

Dancers who have fled Ukraine — and Russia — due to the war have found a new temporary home in Berlin’s top ballet company, which helps with practice space, housing, even shoes.

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.

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From Italy, Muti looks to reopen US classical music scene

Associated PressJune 22, 2020

Riccardo Muti has sent a resounding message that live classical music has returned the Italian stage after the coronavirus lockdown.

4 Can’t-Miss Chicago Juneteenth Livestreams

Kristina LynnJune 19, 2020

As the city, state, and country celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US, Chicago arts and music organizations are giving performances and leading discussions centering Black artists. Here are four music-related streams we think you should tune in to.

Juneteenth 2020 on WFMT

WFMTJune 19, 2020

In observance of Juneteenth, WFMT is sharing music by Black composers and performers throughout the day.

Mornings with Jan Weller