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Chicago Celebrates the Year of the Horse

Celebrations abound in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Thai, Korean, and Filipino traditions, to name a few.

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Keegan MorrisJune 27, 2025

5 Bass Concertos You Should Know
Adela SkowronskiJune 27, 2025

Third Coast, Twentieth Year: Percussion Group Celebrates Anniversary with Rhythm Fest
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Keegan MorrisJune 24, 2025

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Chicago Immigrant Orchestra Revival Celebrates Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 11, 2025
This weekend, the ensemble celebrates five years with an album reaching across cultural barriers.
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Christoph von Dohnányi dies at age 95
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 10, 2025
“Christoph von Dohnányi was a superb conductor and Music Director, respected the world over,” said President and CEO of the Cleveland Orchestra André Gremillet in an online statement.

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CSO Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31 Years
Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2025
Appointed by Daniel Barenboim in 1994, Ridenour's final performances with the orchestra will take place this weekend, as the CSO performs Verdi's Requiem with music director emeritus for life Riccardo Muti.
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‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever
Associated PressJune 18, 2025
The shark does not appear until the 81-minute mark of the 124-minute film. But its presence is felt through Williams’ theme, which some music scholars have theorized evoke the shark’s heartbeat.

Nova Linea Musica returns for second season
Adela SkowronskiJune 17, 2025
The announcement comes on the heels of the group’s sold-out inaugural 2024-25 season, which saw performances by the Dover Quartet, Nois Saxophone Quartet, and the Black Oak Ensemble.
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