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Figure Skating’s Classical Music Connection

Even as new genres find their place on Olympic ice, the familiar strains of Tchaikovsky, Ravel, and Stravinsky continue to play alongside the athletes.

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Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2025

CSO Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31 Years
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Associated PressJune 18, 2025

‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever
Adela SkowronskiJune 17, 2025

Nova Linea Musica returns for second season

New Releases Sept. 9: Contemplative Collections
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 9, 2025
New commissions share the bill with larger collections of works, including a box set celebrating Andreas Scholl and a collection of various Finnish composers.

Chicago Master Singers Announces 2025-26 Season
Adela SkowronskiSeptember 4, 2025
Celebrating 46 years as an ensemble, Chicago Master Singers returns for a new four-program season this fall.

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Juneteenth Events and Performances 2025
Adela SkowronskiJune 16, 2025
Juneteenth celebrations in Chicago this year include parades, historic walks, music concerts and more!
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The Evolution of the Orchestra: Brass
Katherine BuzardJune 12, 2025
The oldest surviving metal trumpets, constructed of silver and copper, were discovered in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. So how did we get to today's lineup?

Video: 5 Questions with Giancarlo Guerrero
WFMTJune 11, 2025
The Nicaragua-born Costa Rican conductor visited WFMT to preview the upcoming Grant Park season, discuss his favorite summertime activities, and more.
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