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Photo portrait of new CSO music director Klaus Mäkelä, in a dark blue suit and black shirt, with a half smile

CSO Names Klaus Mäkelä as Music Director

The new music director designate is just 28 years old. He’ll be the youngest in orchestra history when he takes the baton.

Keegan MorrisMarch 28, 2020

Happy World Piano Day!

Michael San GabinoMarch 27, 2020

Discover Illinois’ Newest Opera Company — Opera Edwardsville

Keegan MorrisMarch 27, 2020

With Centennial Concert Canceled, Civic Orchestra to Present Virtual Performance

Video: Hear Rare, Baroque-Era Mexican Christmas Carols

Keegan MorrisDecember 25, 2021

The Christmas season is one replete with great Baroque music: think Handel's Messiah, Bach's Christmas Oratorio, and more! But what about music from other parts of the world?

See Photo Highlights from WFMT’s 70th Anniversary Day of Celebration

WFMTDecember 22, 2021

We're still soaring from our big day last week, when we welcomed some of Chicago's leading artists to take part in a daylong celebration of WFMT and the music we've been presenting for the last 70 years!

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A Banjoist Takes on Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1

Daniel GoldbergMarch 27, 2020

What does a Bach/bluegrass crossover sound like? It sounds like pure relaxation.

A Printable Classical Coloring Sheet, Thanks to David Lee Csicsko!