Pope slips out of Vatican to visit record shop, gets CD

Pope Francis grew up listening to the opera on the radio, is a fan of Argentine tango, and thinks Mozart "lifts you to God." But it still came as something of a shock to see the 85-year-old pontiff coming out of a downtown Rome record shop.

Grant Park Music Festival Announces Full 2022 Season

The season begins on June 15 with artistic director and principal conductor Carlos Kalmar leading music of Mozart, Wagner, and Price.

Update: Singer John Prine is in stable condition, his wife says

News that Prine's health was in jeopardy provoked an outpouring of affection for the legendary singer-songwriter.

Happy World Piano Day!

Today is World Piano Day! That's because it is the 88th day of the year, a neat tie-in with the number of keys on a standard keyboard (on non-Leap Years, the holiday customarily takes place on March 29.) In celebration of the versatile, ubiquitous instrument, we're sharing some of the finest piano performances and articles on the internet!

Discover Illinois’ Newest Opera Company — Opera Edwardsville

A four-hour drive southwest from Chicago and just across the Mississippi River from St. Louis sits Edwardsville, Illinois. The small city — founder Chase Hopkins' hometown — is the site of the state's newest opera company.