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How Kamala Sankaram Brings New Audiences, Stories to Opera

“The reach is exponentially larger.”

Stephen Raskauskas | March 31, 2015

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Ryan de Ryke and Peter van de Graaff in Telemann’s Don Quichotte

Stephen Raskauskas | March 10, 2015

WFMT Host Peter van de Graaff Stars in Haymarket’s Don Quichotte

Stephen Raskauskas | January 14, 2015

Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2016-17 Season

Old Town School of Folk Music’s executive director steps down

Keegan Morris | January 4, 2019

In early November 2018, Graves was hospitalized for blockages in three coronary arteries, according to a statement from the school. His resignation comes amidst the contentious planned sale of the Old Town School's Lincoln Park location, a facility it has operated for 50 years.

Hosts Robbie Ellis and Michael San Gabino share their musical New Year’s Resolutions

Robbie Ellis | January 4, 2019

So far, we’ve heard musical resolutions from Dennis Moore and Maggie Clennon Reberg. Let’s hear what Robbie Ellis and Michael San Gabino have in store for 2019. Robbie Ellis, host It’s a common new year’s resolution to go see more live performances. I’m going to get more specific than that: I’m going to go see more performances of new music/contemporary classical/living ...

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Beethoven’s Smile: Yes, He Had One

Noel Morris | December 16, 2013

“After the final chord, I looked up. The Master’s darkly glowing gaze was fixed upon me penetratingly. Yet suddenly a benevolent smile broke up his gloomy features, Beethoven became quite close, bent over me, laid his hand on my head and repeatedly stroked my hair. ‘Devil of a fellow’ he whispered, ‘such a young rascal!’ I suddenly plucked up courage. ...

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Composer Exploration: Jacques Ibert

Peter van de Graaff | October 29, 2013

When young Jacques finished grade school, he found a job in a movie house, playing piano for silent films.

Art and Music: Mendelssohn’s Watercolors

Noel Morris | July 25, 2013

Felix Mendelssohn was a beacon in his world, whether as a conductor, composer, scholar, or painter. As a painter, he wallowed in images of man in dialogue with nature: landscapes with buildings or people under trees. The image to the right is of an unknown subject, but brings to mind the mysterious, churning sounds of his Hebrides Overture, and offers ...

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