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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.

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Stephen RaskauskasNovember 18, 2017

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David PolkNovember 16, 2017

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Stephen RaskauskasNovember 16, 2017

How Do You Practice a Concerto Without an Orchestra? Pianist Kirill Gerstein Explains

Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2020-2021 Season
Michael San GabinoFebruary 12, 2020
A North American premiere, a Midwest premiere, and a special opening night concert with Renée Fleming are among the highlights. The 2020-2021 season will also be Sir Andrew's last as music director.

Video: Pianist Mayta Lerttamrab Plays Rachmaninoff and Moszkowski
Keegan MorrisFebruary 12, 2020
Pianist-architect Mayta Liu Lerttamrab has taken a unique path in his musical endeavors. Studying and beginning his career as an architect, Lerttamrab decided to pursue music in his mid-20s.

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VIDEO | Watch Mozart’s Requiem With a Día de Los Muertos Twist
Stephen RaskauskasNovember 3, 2017
The Chicago Sinfonietta has made its Día de los Muertos concert a popular annual tradition, celebrating the music of Latin American composers and giving a New World twist to Old World classics like Mozart’s Requiem.

VIDEO | Pipa 101 with Wu Man
Stephen RaskauskasOctober 31, 2017
"Surprisingly, people will come up to me after [concerts] and say, ‘Oh that sounds like a banjo! That sounds like a harp! That sounds like a guitar!’"

The Film Score: Music for Halloween
Michael San GabinoOctober 30, 2017
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