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95th Oscars: Music & Sound Nominees

The nominees for the 95th Academy Awards were announced on January 24, 2023. Let’s take a look at the music and sound-focused categories.

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 7, 2018

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

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 6, 2018

Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2018/19 Season

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 3, 2018

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee on the Artists Who Have Inspired Him the Most and Why Black Composers Matter

Playlist: 10 Trailblazing Composers You Should Know (…Who Also Happen to Be Women)

Lisa FlynnMarch 6, 2020

From medieval times to modernity, women have made important contributions to all aspects of music, including as composers.

‪Plácido Domingo pulls out of Royal Opera House role

Associated PressMarch 6, 2020

The Royal Opera House says in a statement Friday it was mutually agreed with Domingo that he will not be taking up his role in Don Carlo in July. Domingo is ensnared in allegations of sexual misconduct.

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

Stephen RaskauskasJanuary 30, 2018

Today, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association announced programming for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Center Presents 2018/19 season.

6 Things You Might Not Know About the Grammys (From a Member of the Recording Academy)

Mary MazurekJanuary 28, 2018

Did you know that Grammy Awards are made with a special metal alloy called Grammium?

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

Zoe EricksonJanuary 26, 2018

The Kontras Quartet ended their time as WFMT’s ensemble-in-residence by teaming up with bluegrass group the Kruger Brothers to present Wood in the Whiskey, a concert blending classical and folk traditions.

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