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From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Schindler’s List,’ John Williams has infused movie scores with adventure and emotion

Orchestral demand for John Williams’ music has risen so much that his career as a classical musician is almost as fruitful as his film music work.

Keegan MorrisMarch 2, 2020

Lake Forest Symphony Cancels Rest of Season Amid Lagging Fundraising

Keegan MorrisMarch 2, 2020

Eric Owens To Miss Lyric’s 2020 Ring Cycle, Replacements Announced

Candice AgreeFebruary 28, 2020

The Well-Tempered Election Analyst: How Arnon Mishkin prepares (with a little help from Bach)

Chilling Concerts: 4 Performance Hall Hauntings In and Around Chicago

Adela SkowronskiOctober 28, 2021

As Halloween creeps closer and closer… so do the ghosts. Let’s take a look at some haunted music venues that you can visit in and around Chicago.

Honoring Your Ancestors: 6 Chicago Celebrations for Día de los Muertos

Daniel GoldbergOctober 28, 2021

Celebrated from October 31 to November 2, the holiday honors loved ones who have died and is an intergenerational coming together of families. Find some of the many offerings Chicago has to offer to celebrate these days of remembrance.

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conductor Jennifer Higdon in jeans, a black turtle neck, and black leather jacket standing in front of a simple mural of four colors: red, orange, yellow, and beige.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree