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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.

Keegan MorrisApril 19, 2019

CSO Strike: Another round of failed talks, another round of canceled concerts

Gautier Capuçon (Photo: Gregory Batardon)

Keegan MorrisApril 18, 2019

French cellist Gautier Capuçon shares emotional performance outside of Notre-Dame

Notre-Dame de Paris from the organ console (Photo: Nathan Laube)

Michael San GabinoApril 16, 2019

“It’s beauty at an inexpressible level” — Organist Nathan Laube reflects on Notre-Dame de Paris and its magnificent organ

Ivry Gitlis, a violinist who spanned genres, dies at 98

Associated PressDecember 26, 2020

The acclaimed violinist played with famed conductors, rock stars, and jazz bands around the world.

KAIA String Quartet Wishes You a Happy Holiday

WFMTDecember 17, 2020

Chicago’s own KAIA String Quartet plays an original medley to wish you happy holidays. Wearing masks, the ensemble recorded the performance — especially for WFMT — from the Fulton Street Collective.

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CSO musicians reject latest proposal, strike continues

Graham MeyerApril 9, 2019

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra strike will persist, as the musicians’ union rejected management’s latest proposal late Monday night.

Hungary: ‘Porgy and Bess’ cast asked to be African American

Associated PressApril 9, 2019

The opera's decision to put on George and Ira Gershwin's seminal work set in the American south and intended for a Black cast has caused a conflict with the creators' estate.

Pianists, This Is Your Chance to #LearnWithLangLang

Keegan MorrisApril 4, 2019

Lang Lang's latest solo record Piano Book is out now. Have you ever dreamed of taking the stage with one of the world’s leading piano players? Even if Carnegie Hall is a bit out of your reach, you still have the opportunity to play — and learn — with Lang Lang. In conjunction with the recent release of hist newest ...

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