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CSO Announces 2024–25 Season and New Artist-In-Residence

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association has announced its 2024–2025 season, a full year of concerts in its mainstage subscription series, as well as chamber, solo, family, and other programming.

Keegan MorrisFebruary 18, 2020

Joffrey Ballet Announces 2020-21 Season

Kerry FrumkinFebruary 17, 2020

Remembering Jamie Gilson, children’s book author, WFMT contributor, and friend

Estlin UsherFebruary 17, 2020

New Music, Deep Listening: Chicago’s Frequency Festival Celebrates 5 Years

12 pianists in final stage of prestigious Chopin competition

Associated PressOctober 19, 2021

Twelve pianists from around the world have been admitted to the final stage of the 18th edition of the prestigious Frederic Chopin piano competition, reputed for launching world careers for its winners and finalists.

Quiz: How Spine-Tingling Is Your Taste in Classical Music?

Adela SkowronskiOctober 18, 2021

Is your taste in classical music scary enough for the upcoming holiday? Find out with our quick, 13-question quiz.

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Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2020-2021 Season

Michael San GabinoFebruary 12, 2020

A North American premiere, a Midwest premiere, and a special opening night concert with Renée Fleming are among the highlights. The 2020-2021 season will also be Sir Andrew's last as music director.

Video: Pianist Mayta Lerttamrab Plays Rachmaninoff and Moszkowski

Keegan MorrisFebruary 12, 2020

Pianist-architect Mayta Liu Lerttamrab has taken a unique path in his musical endeavors. Studying and beginning his career as an architect, Lerttamrab decided to pursue music in his mid-20s.

Combining Cappuccinos and Chamber Music With the Chicago Sinfonietta

Becky NystedtFebruary 11, 2020

“Tchaikovsky’s ‘Serenade for Strings’ while enjoying a nice pour-over, or anything by Mozart would be perfect,” says Sadie Woods, project manager of the Chicago Sinfonietta‘s Residents Orchestrate Project (ROP). Whether you enjoy Liszt and a latte, Grieg and a green tea, or Bartók and a black coffee, the Sinfonietta’s ROP Melodic Lounge live music series infuses symphonic sounds with aromatic coffeehouse ...

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