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LA Opera scraps world premiere of Bates ‘Kavalier and Clay’

“It was a very ambitious and therefore expensive project, and unfortunately in the current conditions, it wasn’t something that we can manage,” LA Opera CEO Christopher Koelsch said.

Associated PressNovember 6, 2019

Met Opera to hold celebration of Jessye Norman on Nov. 24

Associated PressOctober 30, 2019

Christians want Belgian opera’s naked Joan of Arc banned

Daniel GoldbergOctober 29, 2019

Honor Día de Los Muertos in Chicago With These 6 Celebrations

Quiz: Could You Be Mahler’s BFF?

Adela SkowronskiJuly 6, 2021

Answer a few questions about Gustav Mahler's life and we'll tell you whether you could be best buds!

From WTTW: 2021 Chicago Summer Festival Guide

WFMTJuly 6, 2021

As Chicago continues its emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, residents can look forward to a relatively normal summer.

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Still in Search of a Halloween Costume? Here are 10 Easy, Classical Music-Themed DIY Ideas

Becky NystedtOctober 28, 2019

Halloween is almost here, which means that it might time to start thinking about a costume. If you've been putting off that task, here are some easy, clever classical music-themed costume ideas to get you in the spooky spirit!

Get in the Halloween Spirit With These 7 Charming Classical Jack-O’-Lanterns!

Daniel GoldbergOctober 28, 2019

Need some classical inspiration for your pumpkin carving this Halloween? Look no further, WFMT has found some of the most creative and spooky carvings across the internet!

The Film Score: Music for Halloween

Michael San GabinoOctober 28, 2019

Hosted by Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips, the program presents music from movies that explore the supernatural, the science-fictional, and the demonic (with a few laughs along the way).

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff