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two young people in historic dress perform a traditional dance on a sunny day

Once banned by communists, Poland’s stately 18th century dance garners UNESCO honors

“It is a very simple dance… but at the same time it has an exceptional soul and one can express emotions in it in an exceptional way.”

Larry JohnsonDecember 5, 2019

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

George PrestonDecember 2, 2019

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

Associated PressDecember 2, 2019

NY Philharmonic to cut 500 seats in $550 million renovation

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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Mister Rogers Remembered by His Former Music Director [Video]

Keegan MorrisNovember 24, 2019

For many of us, just hearing the lyrics "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood," is enough to transport us back to our childhoods.

Opera Explores the Brink of Humanity: ‘Dog Days’ Gets Chicago-Area Premiere

Michael San GabinoNovember 22, 2019

“It has been said that a society can be judged by the way it treats its animals,” composer David T. Little says in the program notes for his chamber opera, Dog Days. Based on a short story by Judy Budnitz, the opera is set in a war-torn future that’s not too far away from our own time.

Discover the versatility of Jan Peerce in 3 powerful recordings

Louise FrankNovember 22, 2019

In a career of more than sixty years, Jan Peerce reigned as a Met favorite, sang popular music, and performed Jewish cantorial repertoire.

Listening to Singers with Oliver Camacho