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Dudamel gets 7-minute ovation after 1st NY Philharmonic concert since music director decision

He agreed in February to a five-year contract as New York’s artistic and music director starting in 2026-2027.

Hannah SchillerOctober 26, 2018

Playlist: 10 Czech Composers You Should Know (Who Aren’t Dvořák)

Associated PressOctober 25, 2018

Auschwitz museum gets Nazi death camp conductor’s baton

Associated PressOctober 24, 2018

Lawsuit accuses opera singer David Daniels of sexual assault

auditorium theatre 130 years after opening

Seven Sensational Virtual Field Trips for Chicago Art Lovers

Keegan MorrisJuly 15, 2020

We’re not sure the next time we’ll be able to catch an in-person performance, but luckily, many of Chicago’s hallowed artistic venues are just a click away.

Quiz: Roasts and Boasts — Match the Composer To The Quote

Christian ThorsbergJuly 15, 2020

The relationships between classical composers can be ... complicated. Some are built on high praise and admiration, others peppered with searing roasts, snide comments, and artful critiques. Can you guess the composer these quotes are describing?

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