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‘Jagged Little Pill’ leads Tony Awards nominations with 15

The sobering musical, which plumbs Alanis Morissette’s 1995 breakthrough album to tell a story of an American family spiraling out of control, earned a leading 15 Tony Award nominations Thursday.

Michael San Gabino | January 28, 2016

New Opera Exposes Horrors of My Lai Massacre

Stephen Raskauskas | January 22, 2016

How Stevie Wonder’s Hit Songs Got to Chicago’s Symphony Center

Stephen Raskauskas | January 22, 2016

Everything You Always Wanted to Know about the Lute but Were Afraid to Ask – with Paul O’Dette

Old Town School of Folk Music’s executive director steps down

Keegan Morris | January 4, 2019

In early November 2018, Graves was hospitalized for blockages in three coronary arteries, according to a statement from the school. His resignation comes amidst the contentious planned sale of the Old Town School's Lincoln Park location, a facility it has operated for 50 years.

Hosts Robbie Ellis and Michael San Gabino share their musical New Year’s Resolutions

Robbie Ellis | January 4, 2019

So far, we’ve heard musical resolutions from Dennis Moore and Maggie Clennon Reberg. Let’s hear what Robbie Ellis and Michael San Gabino have in store for 2019. Robbie Ellis, host It’s a common new year’s resolution to go see more live performances. I’m going to get more specific than that: I’m going to go see more performances of new music/contemporary classical/living ...

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Tech at the symphony: Boston orchestra loaning patrons iPads

Associated Press | January 19, 2016

BOSTON (AP) — A night at the symphony usually means silencing cellphones and mobile devices before the music starts. But as part of an effort to draw in a younger audience, the Boston Symphony Orchestra is loaning select patrons iPads loaded with content specific to each performance. They’ll be able to view sheet music for the pieces being played, video ...

How Handel’s Messiah Got a Gospel Makeover

Stephen Raskauskas | January 12, 2016

Handel’s Messiah has been a perennial favorite since the oratorio premiered in Dublin in 1742. Like any beloved classic, the work has also been a favorite for composers to adapt. Too Hot to Handel: The Gospel Messiah offers a contemporary, American interpretation of Handel’s original.

Mystery Writer Sara Paretsky’s 5 Favorite Pieces of ‘Mysterious’ Classical Music

Michael San Gabino | January 12, 2016

Chicago-based author Sara Paretsky is known for her crime and detective novels, but what may be less well-known is that Paretsky is a longtime fan of classical music.

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