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Apollo’s Fire Returns for 4 Chicago Programs in ’23-24

The Cleveland-based Baroque orchestra made its Chicago debut in 2016 and has since established a strong presence in the city.

Arielle KayeMay 20, 2019

Quiz: Do You Have Perfect Pitch?

Keegan MorrisMay 17, 2019

Listen: Late critic Andrew Patner celebrated during panel featuring Riccardo Muti and Alex Ross

Older man sits in front of a microphone looking interested

Matthew ByrdMay 16, 2019

Studs Terkel Turns 107, His Archive Turns 1

CSO Cancels Remainder of 2020-21 Season

Keegan MorrisJanuary 14, 2021

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra today announced the cancellation of all 2020-21 season programs from April 1 to June 13, 2021, extending cancellations that had been announced previously.

Luisi’s term with Dallas Symphony extended through 2028-29

Associated PressJanuary 14, 2021

Luisi was hired in June 2018 to start as music director with the 2020-21 season, succeeding Jaap van Zweden, who became the music director of the NY Philharmonic.

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Where Are the Women Composers? How Classical Music is Faring in the Fight for Gender Equality

Hannah SchillerMay 13, 2019

Over the span of just 9 months, Philadelphia Orchestra went from being one of the least representative orchestras of women composers to being the most.

North, South Korean musicians hold rare joint performance

Associated PressMay 13, 2019

SHANGHAI (AP) — South Korean violinist Won Hyung Joon took the stage, nodded once to his North Korean soprano partner, and placed his instrument on his shoulder. With a flick of the conductor’s wrist, she began to sing, and he began to bow — the beginning of a rare joint performance Sunday that they hope will bring the Koreas closer ...

Video: Legendary Guitarist, Composer Juan Falú Will Make Your Day

WFMTMay 12, 2019

A musical treat even more delicious than an alfajor.

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