Stories
Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry.
Katherine Buzard
Pull up a comfy chair and take a listen with the whole family.
Keegan MorrisAugust 12, 2025
Mandolin music of Italy, Iberia, and the Black Sea in Song of the Birds, and orchestral music by women composers in Breaking Waves. And albums focusing on works by Florence Price, Valentin Silvestrov, and Georg Philipp Telemann.
Playlists
Keegan MorrisMay 20, 2025
Horn player Felix Klieser shares selections hailing from Scandinavia. Two albums explore the music of Shostakovich. We hear siblings collaborating: Lucas and Arthur Jussen in Cantus and Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason in Shostakovich & Britten. Plus, Baroque deep dives, a tribute to Maurice Ravel, and a lesser-known ballet.
Katherine BuzardMay 19, 2025
As we continue our series on the history of the orchestra, let's turn our focus to the woodwind section.
WFMTMay 16, 2025
Join us on a musical exploration of Mexico City! From opera arias and orchestral powerhouses to mariachi anthems and and virtuosic guitar compositions, we explore into some of the greatest works to premiere, originate, or take inspiration from Mexico's gorgeous and exciting capital city! Mexico City is a rich center for music of all kinds — hear works by Manuel ...













