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LGBTQ chorus in Colorado Springs unifies community with song

In the days since the Club Q shooting, Colorado Springs’ LGBTQ community has worked to collect itself and forge ahead.

Kerry FrumkinFebruary 9, 2018

“My morning with Leontyne” — Kerry Frumkin in conversation with legendary soprano Leontyne Price

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 8, 2018

VIDEO | Lute 101 with Nigel North

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 7, 2018

Chicago Opera Theater Brings ‘Bloody Good’ World Premiere With ‘Elizabeth Cree’

Recording Academy fires ousted CEO, citing investigations

Associated PressMarch 2, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Recording Academy says it has fired Deborah Dugan, its former president who questioned the integrity of the Grammy Awards nominations process and complained of sexual harassment and a toxic culture. The academy said Monday the decision was reached after “two exhaustive, costly independent investigations” of Dugan. She had been on administrative leave since mid-January, when ...

Lake Forest Symphony Cancels Rest of Season Amid Lagging Fundraising

Keegan MorrisMarch 2, 2020

Citing fundraising shortages in the face of rising costs, the Lake Forest Symphony has announced the cancellation of the remainder of its 2019-20 season. This decision comes despite good concert turnout. According to the symphony, the announcement followed a weekend of sold-out concerts midway through the ensemble’s 62nd season. The early termination will bring the cancellation of three programs, including ...

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How WFMT legend Studs Terkel just made his Carnegie Hall debut (alongside the Kronos Quartet and his old friend Mahalia Jackson)

Tony MacalusoFebruary 1, 2018

WFMT’s long-time resident “free spirit” Studs Terkel died near a decade ago, on Halloween in 2008, but he just made his Carnegie Hall debut. What brought about this feat of artistic time travel?

Video: Jennifer Koh Plays 6 New Works That Redefine Violin Virtuosity for the 21st Century

Stephen RaskauskasJanuary 30, 2018

Niccolò Paganini’s 24 Caprices for Solo Violin, Op. 1 has defined virtuosity on the solo violin for nearly 200 years. Violinist Jennifer Koh is changing that.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces 2018/19 Season, Muti Extends Contract Through 2022