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Esme Arias-Kim and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago

Esme Arias-Kim, 17, Wins 2023 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artist Competition

The 17-year-old violinist claimed first prize with her performance of Ernest Chausson’s Poème for violin and orchestra.

Keegan MorrisMay 30, 2018

See highlights from WFMT’s first ever beach party

Stephen RaskauskasMay 30, 2018

Lyric Invites South and West Side Chicago Students To Tell Their Stories on a Grand Stage

Stephen RaskauskasMay 24, 2018

Esa-Pekka Salonen: Without New Music, Orchestras and Opera Houses Will “Dry up”

With Opera Houses Closed, Soprano Sings for Her Alpacas

Keegan MorrisApril 2, 2020

An audience is an audience, no matter who (or what species) is in it. Case in point: Erin G. McCarthy recently gave a quick recital in her barn to an audience of three alpacas.

Son: Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dead at 85; fought virus

Associated PressApril 2, 2020

Marsalis was born in New Orleans, son of the operator of a hotel where he met touring Black musicians who couldn't stay at the segregated downtown hotels where they performed.

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“I’m reclaiming my time” — Broadway’s Mykal Kilgore talks opera, activism, and singing for Congresswoman Maxine Waters

Stephen RaskauskasMay 18, 2018

Did you know Broadway's Mykal Kilgore is a classically trained opera singer? He spoke about opera, activism, and singing for Maxine Waters backstage at Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Playlist: 20 Works That Inspire CSO Composers-in-Residence Elizabeth Ogonek, Samuel Adams

Michael San GabinoMay 18, 2018

Samuel Adams and Elizabeth Ogonek shared 20 modern and contemporary works that have most inspired them in celebration of 20 years of CSO's MusicNOW series.

Playlist: Classical Music for Weddings (That’s Not Pachelbel’s Canon)

Lisa FlynnMay 18, 2018

If you’re looking to add a classical touch to your nuptials, but would like to avoid the ubiquitous “Canon,” we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite pieces to match the mood of each moment in the ceremony.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff