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Milan Highlights the Arts at Winter Olympics

Representing Milan will be a mix of Italian superstars and famous guests from other countries, including Andrea Bocelli and Cecilia Bartoli.

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Associated PressMay 26, 2025

Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday

Adela SkowronskiMay 22, 2025

Chicago Summer Music Guide

Felix Klieser, dressed in black, holds his French horn with his feet

Keegan MorrisMay 20, 2025

New Releases May 20: French Horn, Shostakovich, Siblings

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Grant Park Chorus Director Christopher Bell on the Epic, Sweeping ‘Carmina Burana’

Keegan MorrisAugust 11, 2025

It’s not very hard to sing, but it is hard to sing well. So getting the singers to engage with it can be part of the challenge.

Eddie Palmieri, pioneering Latin jazz musician and Grammy winner, dies at 88

Associated PressAugust 7, 2025

Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and earned seven more over his career.

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Albert Einstein’s Favorite (and Least Favorite) Classical Music

Keegan MorrisMay 15, 2025

Albert Einstein: revolutionary physicist... and passionate violin player.

Bella Voce with artistic director Andrew Lewis

Bella Voce Announces 2025-26 Season

Keegan MorrisMay 14, 2025

Four choral-forward programs on the theme Lost and Found.

New Releases May 13: Dreams, Skies, Fantasies

Keegan MorrisMay 13, 2025

A particularly evocative group of releases this week features tributes to the night sky (and British women composers), dearly beloved family members, opera fantasies, and dreams. Plus, surveys of music by Johannes Brahms and Errollyn Wallen.

Midday with Lisa Flynn