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Video: Pianist Hyejin Cho Plays Robert Schumann, Cécile Chaminade

See pianist Hyejin Cho wow audiences with charismatic performances of works by Robert Schumann and Cécile Chaminade.

Hannah Schiller | October 26, 2018

Playlist: 10 Czech Composers You Should Know (Who Aren’t Dvořák)

Associated Press | October 25, 2018

Auschwitz museum gets Nazi death camp conductor’s baton

Associated Press | October 24, 2018

Lawsuit accuses opera singer David Daniels of sexual assault

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

Keegan Morris | March 2, 2020

The celebrated American bass-baritone was slated to appear as Wotan but has withdrawn because of health issues.

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

Candice Agree | February 28, 2020

Arnon Mishkin has been called a data ninja, analyzing exit polls and explaining shifting voting blocs. How then does he prepare for the grueling hours ahead on the day and night of a Presidential Election? He plays the cello.

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Cleveland Orchestra fires 2 musicians over sexual misconduct

Associated Press | October 24, 2018

The orchestra on Wednesday announced the dismissals of concertmaster William Preucil and principal trombonist Massimo La Rosa.

Lyric Backstage Video: Janai Brugger, Angela Brower, Sing ‘Idomeneo’ Excerpts

Keegan Morris | October 23, 2018

In an exclusive backstage performance, WFMT hosted a Facebook live with two of the starring performers of Lyric's new-to-Chicago presentation of Idomeneo.

A Sneak Peek at Guarneri Hall, a New Classical Music Space with a Radical Mission

Keegan Morris | October 22, 2018

“The design decisions have been born of our experiences performing and recording,” Stefan Hersh explains.

Evenings with Kerry Frumkin