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Elgin Symphony Orchestra Names New Music Director

The orchestra’s 2022-2023 season saw seven finalists for its music director position presiding over once concert each.

Associated PressOctober 30, 2018

“Weird Al” Yankovic Plans Symphony Tour

Michael San GabinoOctober 29, 2018

You Heard Violinist Ryan Meehan 10 Years Ago on ‘Introductions.’ Now, He’s in an Elite Chamber Ensemble.

Keegan MorrisOctober 27, 2018

Video | WFMT Goes Live With Seong-Jin Cho, Rising Star of the Piano

CSO Cancels Fall Performances

Keegan MorrisJuly 16, 2020

In a statement, CSOA president Jeff Alexander expressed, “As we look ahead and make plans for ensemble concerts for the fall, we are also eager for the day when Maestro Muti and the full orchestra can come together again to share music with local, national and international audiences.”

Anthony McGill’s #TakeTwoKnees Challenge Inspires Activism, Donations for Equal Justice Initiative

Christian ThorsbergJuly 15, 2020

Earlier this month, Anthony McGill shared a video of himself kneeling while playing clarinet with his call-to-action hashtag: #TakeTwoKnees. Now, he's using this hashtag to raise money for a racial justice organization.

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Lawsuit accuses opera singer David Daniels of sexual assault

Associated PressOctober 24, 2018

DETROIT (AP) — A lawsuit alleging sexual assault has been filed against opera singer David Daniels, who is also a University of Michigan professor. A student at the university claims in the lawsuit in U.S. District Court that Daniels groped him, sent sexual photos and videos of himself, and requested sexual photos and videos of the student in return. The ...

Corky Siegel: “The Future Is an Unopened Present”

Louise FrankOctober 24, 2018

Corky Siegel is one of the world’s great blues harmonica players. He is also a composer, pianist, singer, bandleader, teacher, and author whose curiosity about classical music and American blues has inspired much of his distinguished half-century career.

$3.5 Million Grant Launches Initiative to Diversify the Next Generation of Musicians

Michael San GabinoOctober 24, 2018

CMPI will support promising young musicians from underrepresented backgrounds and low-income households in order to diversify the next generation of musicians.

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