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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.

Stephen RaskauskasNovember 3, 2017

VIDEO | Watch Mozart’s Requiem With a Día de Los Muertos Twist

Stephen RaskauskasOctober 31, 2017

VIDEO | Pipa 101 with Wu Man

Michael San GabinoOctober 30, 2017

The Film Score: Music for Halloween

Drawing Hope and Courage from Opera: Dan Shore’s ‘Freedom Ride’

Lisa FlynnFebruary 13, 2020

With a story that highlights how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go, Chicago Opera Theater presents the world premiere of Dan Shore’s Freedom Ride, which centers on a pivotal moment in the civil rights struggle.

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.

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Inside the Score: Adolphe Adam’s Giselle

Stephen RaskauskasOctober 25, 2017

Joffrey's Scott Speck, who co-authored Classical Music for Dummies, explains how music helps to tell the stories you see on stage.

Video: The Most Important Advice That Composer Ludovico Einaudi Received from His Mentor Luciano Berio

Stephen RaskauskasOctober 24, 2017

Einaudi explained how being a performer influences his compositional process and the most important advice Berio taught him about music... (which doesn’t exactly involve music).

Playlist: Opera’s Most Ghastly Ghouls, Ghosts, and Goblins