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Towering Musical Theater Master Stephen Sondheim Dies at 91

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century, has died.

Stephen RaskauskasMarch 22, 2017

Watch ‘Invitation to a Die-In,’ A Moving Musical Memorial to Unarmed Black Men Killed by Police

Sarah ZwinklisMarch 21, 2017

This Classical Music-Inspired Cocktail Is A “Ravelation”

Stephen RaskauskasMarch 20, 2017

Defiant Requiem Honors Holocaust Victims, Reminds Us: “The Arts Are Critically Important”

Playlist: Aeronautic and Maritime Music for the Skies and Seas

Haley HenningAugust 15, 2019

Brace your ears: the Chicago Air and Water Show is upon us! But there’s more to hear than the roars of the Blue Angels and Red Arrows — take in the excitement while listening to music inspired by aviation and nautical navigation!

9-year-old girl sues German boys choir over gender bias

Associated PressAugust 15, 2019

BERLIN (AP) — A 9-year-old girl is suing a centuries-old Berlin boys choir, arguing that her bid to join was only rejected because of her gender, in a case that has sparked debate over equal rights versus artistic freedom. The State and Cathedral Choir is one of the most renowned boys choirs in Germany, founded in 1465 by Fredrick II ...

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Harris Theater for Music and Dance Brings ‘Epic Masterworks’ to Chicago in 2017-18 Season

Angelica LasalaMarch 15, 2017

The newly announced season features the Monteverdi Choir, American Ballet Theatre, and the Mark Morris Dance Group performing "epic masterworks."

Ravinia Festival Shares Schedule for Summer ’17

Andi LamoreauxMarch 15, 2017

This summer’s festival is anchored by the eighty-second annual residency of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

16-Year-Old Violinist Maya Buchanan Wins 2017 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition

Michael San GabinoMarch 13, 2017

For many musicians, the chance to perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is a dream gig. The Crain-Maling Foundation Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition makes this dream come true for one young musician every year. On Saturday, March 11, four finalists competed in Symphony Hall for the chance to perform with the CSO during a youth concert in the ...

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