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Celine Dion diagnosed with rare neurological disorder

In emotional video messages posted in French and English on Thursday on Instagram, Dion said stiff person syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing.

Mary MazurekJanuary 23, 2018

Pianist Lang Lang Gives 1,000 Students Tickets to Attend Grammy Salute to Classical Music at Carnegie Hall

Stephen RaskauskasJanuary 22, 2018

Hear the Opera by Colombian Composer Eustasio Rosales That Was Almost Lost Forever

Stephen RaskauskasJanuary 19, 2018

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

Three Faiths Connected Through Music: ‘O, Jerusalem!’ With Apollo’s Fire

Lisa FlynnFebruary 28, 2020

Does a city have its own distinctive musical style? The early music ensemble Apollo’s Fire and artistic director Jeannette Sorrell explore that question with their upcoming Chicago-area performance, “O Jerusalem! Crossroads of Three Faiths."

Playlist: Your Guide to Chopin’s Études

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 28, 2020

Explore Chopin’s études - some of the most beloved works in the piano repertoire - by listening to some of our favorites and learning more about them.

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Charles Dutoit steps down early at Royal Philharmonic

Associated PressJanuary 10, 2018

LONDON (AP) — Charles Dutoit has stepped down early from his role as artistic director and principal conductor of the Royal Philharmonic following allegations of sexual misconduct. The philharmonic said in a statement on Wednesday that the renowned conductor’s planned departure, originally scheduled for October 2019, would be effective immediately. It said the decision followed an emergency board meeting and “dialogue” with ...

the striking Jay Pritzker Pavilion of Millennium Park is lit up during a nighttime Grant Park Music Festival performance

Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2018 Season

Stephen RaskauskasJanuary 9, 2018

The summer festival's 2018 season of concerts runs for 10 weeks from June 13 to August 18.

5 Classical Recordings That Sound Better on Vinyl

Kerry FrumkinJanuary 3, 2018

WFMT host Kerry Frumkin has picked 5 of his favorite classical recordings. But it's better to listen to them on vinyl.

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