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Singer driven from Belarus for speaking out tries to rebuild

“It was so evident to all of us that we could not keep silent any more,” said baritone Ilya Silchukou.

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 5, 2017

Video | Meet Jerry, Río, and Gratia: Three of the Most Graceful Dancers on Four Legs

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 30, 2017

From 17th Century Spectacle to Contemporary Classics, a First Look at Chicago’s Fall Opera Season

Mary MazurekAugust 28, 2017

We tested earbuds ranging from $9.99 to $999.95 to find the best pair for listening to classical music. Here’s what we found.

Anna Moffo: 4 Videos that Spotlight the Brilliance of ‘La Bellissima’

Louise FrankJanuary 8, 2020

Writing for The New York Times following her death in 2006, Anthony Tommasini explained that Anna Moffo “was beloved for her rosy voice, dramatic vulnerability and exceptional beauty.”

Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2020 Season

Andi LamoreauxJanuary 7, 2020

See what's in store for the Grant Park Music Festival 2020 season.

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Video: Watch This Young Pianist Play Ridiculously Hard Works by Chopin… Blindfolded!

Angelica LasalaAugust 23, 2017

Frédéric Chopin’s Étude Op. 10, No. 4 and Prelude Op. 28, No. 16 are notorious for being among the composer’s most challenging works to play. And when pianist Aldric Gozon learned these two pieces, he didn’t stop at getting the notes right – he played both blindfolded. Chopin wrote Étude Op. 10, No. 4 in 1830 as part of his ...

Your Guide to Chopin’s Nocturnes

Angelica LasalaAugust 22, 2017

Learn about some of Chopin's signature compositions: his most important nocturnes.

Playlist: Your Guide to Chopin’s Orchestral Works

Adela SkowronskiAugust 22, 2017

Though Chopin did not compose many works for piano and orchestra — just six! — he kept them in his concert repertoire throughout his career.

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