Stories

CSO’s 90th Ravinia Residency Anchors 2026 Season

The Ravinia Festival’s 2026 season coincides with several milestones, including the 90th anniversary of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s summer residency.

Adela SkowronskiJuly 2, 2025

Independence Day Parade Playlist

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Katherine BuzardJuly 2, 2025

The Evolution of the Orchestra: Percussion

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Keegan MorrisJuly 1, 2025

New Releases Jul. 1: Bach, Corelli, Bosmans

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New Releases Oct 7: Stunning Soloists

Adela SkowronskiOctober 7, 2025

Celebrated counter-tenor Reginald Mobley, the debut album of cellist Susanna Mendlow, and more releases from rising classical music stars.

Presidential Scholars include Chicago-Area Cellist

Adela SkowronskiOctober 2, 2025

The 18 year-old from Wilmette has been a frequent guest on Introductions, WFMT's weekly program spotlighting talented pre-college classical musicians.

Playlists

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New Releases Jun. 24: Bonis, Haydn, Mozart

Keegan MorrisJune 24, 2025

Two albums highlight music by Mel Bonis, a French Romantic woman composer. Plus, comprehensive looks at music by Haydn and Mozart. And Jordi Savall explores Forgotten Symphonies.