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A Phantom of the Opera mask in Times Square during the COVID-19 lockdowns

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after 35 years

It was show No. 13,981 at the Majestic Theatre and it ended with a reprise of “The Music of the Night” performed by the current cast, previous actors in the show.

Associated PressOctober 5, 2018

Cervantes of ‘Hamilton,’ REO to lead Illinois 200th birthday

Lisa FlynnOctober 5, 2018

Chicago, A History in Song

Keegan MorrisOctober 5, 2018

Studs Terkel’s most compelling conversations, unpacked for the 21st century in a new podcast

From Italy, Muti looks to reopen US classical music scene

Associated PressJune 22, 2020

Riccardo Muti has sent a resounding message that live classical music has returned the Italian stage after the coronavirus lockdown.

4 Can’t-Miss Chicago Juneteenth Livestreams

Kristina LynnJune 19, 2020

As the city, state, and country celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US, Chicago arts and music organizations are giving performances and leading discussions centering Black artists. Here are four music-related streams we think you should tune in to.

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Playlist: 17 Underrated Concertos We Should Hear More Often

Robbie EllisOctober 4, 2018

What makes a piece popular? How does a piece survive its first few performances? What makes something a warhorse, played over and over again, easily marketed from decade to decade? Who decides what’s good, anyway? Here are 17 underrated concertos – ones that don’t get played all that much, but maybe should be more widely known.

‘Arias and Songs’ Host Larry Johnson Donates >5,000 Records To DePaul University School of Music

Becky NystedtOctober 3, 2018

Though Larry primarily features CDs on his program, over several decades his collection has evolved into over 5,000 recordings, including LPs and original 78RPM discs dating back to 1901.

Teatro La Fenice in Venice (Photo: Miguel Mendez)

Fire at Venice’s La Fenice brought quickly under control

Associated PressOctober 1, 2018

MILAN (AP) — A fire in Venice’s rebuilt La Fenice opera house was swiftly brought under control Monday, 22 years after a blaze had destroyed the famous theater. Italian news agency ANSA reported that the fire broke out early Monday in a technical room that was under 24-hour surveillance as a precaution following the fire in 1996, which was ruled ...

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