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The AP names its five Breakthrough Entertainers of 2023

This year alone, composer and pianist Kris Bowers’ credits include “Origin” and “The Color Purple” in addition to “Chevalier,” “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” and “Haunted Mansion.”

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Associated PressOctober 17, 2019

Alicia Alonso, the grande dame of Cuban ballet, has died
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Michael San GabinoOctober 17, 2019

2020 Is the Year of Chicago Music, Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events Announces
Keegan MorrisOctober 17, 2019

Enrique Mazzola on Being Lyric’s Next Music Director and Why ‘Luisa Miller’ Is Essential Verdi

Video: Expressive, Dynamic Music for Cello & Piano Played by Jean Hatmaker & Michael Finlay
WFMTJune 21, 2021
Cellist Jean Hatmaker is a founding member of the Kontras Quartet and the principal cellist of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. She teamed up with pianist Michael Finlay to play music by Brahms and Coleridge-Taylor.
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6 Chicago Concerts and Celebrations for Juneteenth 2021
Adela SkowronskiJune 18, 2021
Many have their Juneteenth parades and celebrations all ready to go, but if you’re on the hunt for some plans, consider attending one of these six unique events.

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Playlist: 10 Jazzed Up Versions of Chopin Classics
Dorian NicholasOctober 11, 2019
Frédéric Chopin is one of the most beloved composers of all time. Here are 10 jazz versions of Chopin that will have you listening to old favorites with new ears.

Late opera star Jessye Norman’s US hometown honors her life
Associated PressOctober 11, 2019
City officials of Augusta, Georgia, plan to name the street outside the arts school Norman opened in 2003 after the beloved soprano.
Panelist Sister Helen Prejean speaks while composer Jake Heggie listens in front of an audience at a Lyric Opera-held discussion

Video: Jake Heggie and Sister Helen Prejean Talk ‘Dead Man Walking’
Keegan MorrisOctober 10, 2019
"There are very few places... where people go to reflect as a community… The opera house, or the concert hall, is one of those sacred spaces..." observes composer Jake Heggie.
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