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Mozart Made Mini in New “Matchbox” Magic Flute by Tony-Winner Mary Zimmerman

“It’s sort of maximalist in a tiny little space,” describes Tony-winning adapter/director Mary Zimmerman of her miniaturized Matchbox Magic Flute.

Lisa FlynnDecember 9, 2019

Playlist: Christmas Classics Performed by Chicago Artists

Associated PressDecember 9, 2019

With ‘Joker,’ composer Hildur Guðnadóttir could make history

Carl GrapentineDecember 8, 2019

How a Modern Orchestra Plays a Period-Perfect ‘Messiah’

COVID Vaccine or Negative Test Required for Concert Attendees, CSO Announces

Keegan MorrisAugust 17, 2021

When its season kicks off this autumn, the CSO will require audiences to share proof of full COVID vaccination or a recent negative test.

As Season Premiere Approaches, Lyric Requires Vaccine for All Audiences

Keegan MorrisAugust 17, 2021

A month ahead of opening night, Lyric Opera of Chicago announces that all audience members will have to show proof of their full vaccination against COVID-19.

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Shed Your Stage Fright With These 3 Warm-up Tips From Violinist Ray Chen

Michael San GabinoDecember 6, 2019

While building a successful career as a musician, (and amassing a mighty social media following), rising violinist Ray Chen has had to stay sharp. And while visiting Chicago for a series of performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chen showed WFMT audiences that being stage-ready is as easy as 1,2,3!

The Diva Gets Her Way: Larry Johnson Recalls a Signature Jessye Norman Recital

Larry JohnsonDecember 5, 2019

On a sweltering summer evening in the early 1990s, Jessye Norman visited the Chicago area for an intimate recital at Ravinia. Host Larry Johnson recalls the singular concert experience.

Sondra Radvanovsky on the Acrobatic Bel Canto, Spectacular Couture of ‘The Three Queens’

George PrestonDecember 2, 2019

Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky’s renowned vocal prowess is on impressive display at Lyric Opera of Chicago in The Three Queens. Also on display are three stunning gowns by designer Rubin Singer, who's designed for stars like Beyoncé and Renée Fleming.

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