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Paul Huang stands against a sunlit wall, wearing a blue sportcoat, holding a violin

North Shore Chamber Music Fest Returns

Across four programs, performers including violinist Paul Huang, pianist Alessio Bax, and the festival’s co-founders explore a range of chamber music rep.

Keegan MorrisJuly 2, 2020

Playlist: Celebrating the New American Canon

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

CSO 2022-23: Muti’s Farewell Season

Keegan MorrisMarch 29, 2022

Banner works by Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev headline Muti’s three CSO residencies, ahead of the conclusion of his tenure with Beethoven’s Missa solemnis.

Composer Penderecki’s state funeral held after 2-year delay

Associated PressMarch 29, 2022

The renowned composer died in Krakow in March 2020 at the age of 86, but COVID-19 restrictions postponed a formal funeral service.

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Riccardo Muti conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

WFMT, CSO Extend Joint Series ‘From the CSO’s Archives: Maestro’s Choice’ Into September

Daniel GoldbergJune 30, 2020

Featured in the eleven new programs is a wide array of music conducted by Muti, including selections by Bruckner, Berlioz, and Verdi. Additional programs are dedicated to performances conducted by Fritz Reiner, Pierre Boulez, and Bernard Haitink.

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.

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