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Silkroad Finds Sanctuary in Local Collaborations

As the Silkroad Ensemble embarks on their 2026 tour, extra time has been set aside for performing with local ensembles in each city.

Keegan MorrisJune 27, 2025

5 Bass Concertos You Should Know

Adela SkowronskiJune 27, 2025

Third Coast, Twentieth Year: Percussion Group Celebrates Anniversary with Rhythm Fest

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Keegan MorrisJune 24, 2025

New Releases Jun. 24: Bonis, Haydn, Mozart

New Releases Sept. 30: Bursts of Beauty

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 30, 2025

The debut of two new ensembles, plus three beautifully poignant works by Kevin Puts.

New Releases Sept. 23: Coming Home

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 23, 2025

This week's new releases explore the music of various places artists call home.

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CSO Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31 Years

Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2025

Appointed by Daniel Barenboim in 1994, Ridenour's final performances with the orchestra will take place this weekend, as the CSO performs Verdi's Requiem with music director emeritus for life Riccardo Muti.

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‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever

Associated PressJune 18, 2025

The shark does not appear until the 81-minute mark of the 124-minute film. But its presence is felt through Williams’ theme, which some music scholars have theorized evoke the shark’s heartbeat.

Nova Linea Musica returns for second season

Adela SkowronskiJune 17, 2025

The announcement comes on the heels of the group’s sold-out inaugural 2024-25 season, which saw performances by the Dover Quartet, Nois Saxophone Quartet, and the Black Oak Ensemble.

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