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Despite coronavirus, 1 musical is holding auditions, online

Most theaters in America may be closed, but one musical isn’t letting the virus pandemic stop it from getting prepared to put on a show: “KPOP,” a musical exploring the world of Korean pop.

Stephen Raskauskas | June 10, 2015

How One Chord Changed the World: “Tristan” at 150

Stephen Raskauskas | June 9, 2015

What If Nina Simone Had Been a Classical Pianist?

WFMT | May 14, 2015

Minnesota Orchestra To Perform Historic Concerts in Cuba

“Weird Al” Yankovic Plans Symphony Tour

Associated Press | October 30, 2018

(AP) — “Weird Al” Yankovic will add a classical element to his concerts next summer. Yankovic has announced he will perform with full symphony orchestras on his “Strings Attached” tour. He writes on Instagram he will bring back all the costumes, props and big video screen for his “most full-blown, over-the-top extravaganza ever.” Unlike this year’s “Ridiculously Ill-Advised Vanity Tour,” ...

You Heard Violinist Ryan Meehan 10 Years Ago on ‘Introductions’. Now, He’s Performing with a Premiere Chamber Ensemble.

Michael San Gabino | October 29, 2018

Now in its 10th season, WFMT’s Introductions, the Saturday morning program that highlights the finest pre-college musicians in the Chicago area, has given young artists a platform to have their talents and voices heard. Many students who appear on the program decide to study music at an early age, but Introductions alum Ryan Meehan discovered the violin by accident. “I ...

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