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Third Coast Baroque: 11 musicians in a sunlit red brick hallway; some with their instruments including violins, cello, theorbo, and charango.

Third Coast Baroque Announces Closure

The Chicago early-music ensemble faced diminishing audience sizes and reduced grant funding possibilities after years of concert disruptions by COVID-19.

Associated PressOctober 17, 2019

Alicia Alonso, the grande dame of Cuban ballet, has died

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

CSO Announces Hilary Hahn as Orchestra’s First-Ever Artist-in-Residence

Keegan MorrisJune 22, 2021

“I have great admiration for the orchestra and Maestro Muti,” shares Hilary Hahn, “and it is an honor to join their organization and be present in the city of Chicago over the next two seasons.”

Chicago Opera Theater Announces Live, In-Person 2021-22 Season

Keegan MorrisJune 22, 2021

From Carmen to Claus, learn what is in store for the next season of Chicago Opera Theater.

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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.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff