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Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 2

Whether it’s cartoons, famous commercials, or cross-genre collaborations, you may be surprised to learn that you recognize this batch of music.

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Playlist: Hate Valentine’s Day? This Is the Classical Music for You!
Keegan MorrisFebruary 13, 2019
We can't blame you if you wish you could just skip Valentine's Day. As an antidote for the overpowering saccharine sentimentality of every February 14, we made this playlist of angry, downcast, and downright anti-romantic music.

Playlist: Love Valentine’s Day? This Is the Classical Music for You!
Keegan MorrisFebruary 13, 2019
A holiday celebrating love and romance? Sign us up! Valentine's Day only comes around once a year, so now's your chance to get swept away by this playlist of breathtakingly romantic classical music.
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‘My dream is for Chicago to be at the forefront of new opera’: Meet Ashley Magnus, COT’s New General Director
Keegan MorrisFebruary 13, 2019
"Right now, we're in a golden era of American opera"
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