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Met Opera marks 1st year of Ukraine war with concert

“We demonstrate the free world’s ongoing cultural resolve to defend Ukraine’s liberty in the face of brutal oppression,” said Met general manager Peter Gelb during intermission.

Daniel GoldbergAugust 25, 2018

Listen: How Latin American composers influenced Leonard Bernstein

Members of the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus and Artistic Director Jimmy Morehead share a moment at the Leonard Bernstein memorial plaque on the Legacy Walk for WFMT Bernstein 100 Celebration

Keegan MorrisAugust 25, 2018

WFMT, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus Celebrate Bernstein 100 In Pop-up Boystown Performance

Sarah ZwinklisAugust 21, 2018

A Bernstein Family Photo Album

American Takes Top Prize at 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, Ryan Opera Center Tenor Takes Third

Daniel GoldbergMay 5, 2020

In March, the ascendant American baritone Edward Nelson took first prize at the 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, an operatic singing competition hosted in England.

The Grant Park Music Festival at Millennium Park

Grant Park Music Festival Cancels 2020 Season

Keegan MorrisMay 4, 2020

Said festival CEO and President Paul Winberg, "We are devastated about this decision not to move forward with our 2020 season."

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‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin has died

Associated PressAugust 16, 2018

DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul," has died at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer.

Can music help your garden grow? We asked the experts.

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 14, 2018

We love music, but do plants? We asked the experts at the Chicago Botanic Garden if music can help our gardens grow.

A look back at Thirsty Ears 2018, Chicago’s only classical music street festival

Grace RebergAugust 14, 2018

Last weekend, Access Contemporary Music presented its third annual Thirsty Ears Festival: Chicago’s only classical music street festival.

Midday with Lisa Flynn