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Wayne Shorter, in a close up, mesmerizing in a saxophone performance against a blue backgorund

Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophone pioneer, dies at 89

Earlier in 2023, Shorter won a Grammy for best improvised jazz solo for “Endangered Species” with Leo Genovese.

Associated PressAugust 3, 2018

Met Opera reaches deals with unions for singers, musicians

Grace RebergAugust 2, 2018

Royal Concertgebouw ends relationship with chief conductor following sexual misconduct allegations

Keegan MorrisAugust 2, 2018

Thirsty Ears, Chicago’s Only Classical Music Street Fest, Returns to Ravenswood for Third Year

This Friday: A Swinging Stride Piano Livestream with Aaron Diehl

Keegan MorrisApril 27, 2020

Pianist and composer Aaron Diehl shares virtuosic music by "Fats" Waller, Willie "the Lion" Smith, plus selections by Gershwin, Grieg, and Scott Joplin in a free upcoming livestream co-presented by WFMT.

A ‘Phantom of the Opera’ contest seeks singer with style

Associated PressApril 24, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched a virtual competition that could lead to one fan singing on Broadway or the West End when musicals resume playing.

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Kennedy Center honors for Cher, Reba McEntire, Hamilton

Associated PressJuly 26, 2018

The national arts center also announced Wednesday a special award for the genre-bending musical Hamilton, as part of the gala set for December 2.

The Most Important Lessons Conductor Marin Alsop Learned From Her Mentor Leonard Bernstein

Stephen RaskauskasJuly 26, 2018

As the world celebrates the centennial of Leonard Bernstein’s birth, one of his protégés, conductor Marin Alsop has a busy schedule conducting his works around the world.

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce photographed in 2013

Super Bowl champ to play sax with Philadelphia Orchestra

Associated PressJuly 24, 2018

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Orchestra has acquired a Super Bowl champion. Eagles center Jason Kelce will play baritone saxophone with the orchestra Tuesday to benefit the team’s autism challenge. The music will accompany the team’s highlights from NFL Films. In the offseason, Kelce played with the Avalon String Band during a Mummers parade to celebrate Mardi Gras. Mummers are ...

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