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Milan Highlights the Arts at Winter Olympics

Representing Milan will be a mix of Italian superstars and famous guests from other countries, including Andrea Bocelli and Cecilia Bartoli.

Adela SkowronskiMay 7, 2025

Four Generations Reflect History of Chickasaw, Choctaw People

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Keegan MorrisMay 7, 2025

CSO Harpist To Retire After 63 Years

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Keegan MorrisMay 6, 2025

New Releases May 6: Jewish Vienna, Weinberg, Bassoon

CYSO Makes History at Lollapalooza

Adela SkowronskiAugust 5, 2025

As trumpets sang out their first few notes, the crowd quickly grew in size and volume, drawn to the rare sight of a full orchestra on Lollapalooza grounds.

Swan Songs: Classical Music Inspired by Swans

Katherine BuzardAugust 5, 2025

With this wealth of allegorical associations, these elegant creatures have captured composers’ imaginations for centuries.

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Chicago-Area AAPI Month Events and Concerts

Keegan MorrisApril 30, 2025

Honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these exciting, eye-opening, and wide-ranging events from all around the Chicago area.

A woman in customary dress sings onstage with cast in the background for Treemonisha

Pioneering 115-Year-Old Scott Joplin Opera Reimagined

Keegan MorrisApril 29, 2025

"We’ve truly made Treemonisha the heroine. She doesn’t need a man to save her. She does everything herself."

Harris Announces 2025-26 Season