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Catching Up with Ryan Speedo Green

“It is rare, not only for a male singer who’s not a tenor, but especially a bass-baritone to be able to do this kind of concert with an orchestra like the Chicago Philharmonic.”

Matthew ByrdJune 25, 2019

5 Conversations: Studs Terkel and LGBTQ+ Voices

Michael San GabinoJune 25, 2019

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Performs Bach’s Cello Suites in Free Concert for Chicago

Keegan MorrisJune 24, 2019

Get to know the musicians — and music — behind VOLTA, Cirque du Soleil’s latest show

Gemma New Announced as 2021 Sir Georg Solti Conducting Fellow

Robbie EllisMarch 8, 2021

Originally from New Zealand, Gemma New is the music director of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra in Ontario and the principal guest conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

Playlist: Women in Brass

Kristina Lynn

Women play at the top of their fields in jazz, classical, blues, and reggae. Here are just a few of the dynamic women brass players who are showing off their chops and sharing their talents with us.

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After a 50-year wait, ‘Stonewall’ opera was written in weeks

Associated PressJune 20, 2019

This is the third major presentation of City Opera's LGBTQ series following Peter Eotvos' Angels in America in 2017 and Charles Wuorinen's Brokeback Mountain last year.

Playlist: WFMT Selects Classical Music for Your Serene, Sunny Summer

Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2019

Summer is upon us! Whatever your plans, we have the perfect musical accompaniment: summery classical music selected by WFMT hosts and staff!

Baltimore Symphony locks out its musicians as talks stall

Associated PressJune 17, 2019

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is locking out its musicians now that contract and salary negotiations have stalled. The Baltimore Sun reports the lockout starts Monday. Musicians say they’re also losing 12 weeks of pay since management abruptly cancelled summer concerts. Musicians have been playing without a new contract since September. A statement from orchestra president and Chief Executive Peter ...

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree