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A Beginner’s Guide to Indigenous Instruments of Illinois

The very name Illinois comes from the confederation of native tribes who lived here — the Illini or Illiwek — composed of at least twelve tribes.

Zoe EricksonJanuary 26, 2018

VIDEO | Kruger Bros and Kontras Quartet serve up a blend of classical and folk music that goes down as smooth as aged bourbon

Stephen RaskauskasJanuary 25, 2018

‘Uncle Alex’, Opera About Russian Immigrants Denied Entry to America, Has Chicago Premiere

Michael San GabinoJanuary 23, 2018

Playlist: 10 Finnish Composers You Should Know (Who Aren’t Sibelius)

conductor Jennifer Higdon in jeans, a black turtle neck, and black leather jacket standing in front of a simple mural of four colors: red, orange, yellow, and beige.

Higdon opera for Philadelphia to have 3 different endings

Associated PressFebruary 27, 2020

The opera is a fictionalized account inspired by the theft of seven artworks from a museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

5 Questions with Marin Alsop [Video]

Keegan MorrisFebruary 26, 2020

"I think that art needs to serve the public... not just to be comforting and familiar, but to push the envelope," declares Marin Alsop.

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Lyric Opera of Chicago Star Janai Brugger Shares Her Favorite Things to Do in Her Hometown

Stephen RaskauskasJanuary 19, 2018

Since the soprano's career takes her around the country and the world, her time in Chicago between gigs can be limited. But there are four things she has to do whenever she’s back home.

Why Coretta Scott King Called Music Her “First Love” but Gave Her up Her Career as a Singer

Stephen RaskauskasJanuary 15, 2018

Coretta Scott King studied voice and piano at the New England Conservatory of Music, but gave up her career in music.

Was Frida Kahlo the ‘greatest love’ and Muse to This Iconic Lesbian Chanteuse?

Stephen RaskauskasJanuary 12, 2018

The name Frida Kahlo is often associated with Diego Rivera. But Kahlo, one of Mexico’s most iconic painters, may have also had a romantic relationship with one of Mexico’s most iconic singers: Chavela Vargas.

The Midnight Special with Marilyn Rea Beyer