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10 Operas by Black Composers You Should Know

Operas from the 19th century to today that depict Black stories.

Sergei Rachmaninoff looks over his shoulder at the camera at the piano at Villa Senar

WFMT | April 1, 2023

Rachmaninoff 150: A Celebration

Keegan Morris | March 30, 2023

A New Angle On Mozart in Immersive Exhibit

Adela Skowronski | March 28, 2023

Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Music of Sergei Rachmaninoff?

A young Lili Boulanger sits at the organ

Playlist: 8 Works You Should Know by Lili Boulanger

Adela Skowronski | August 21, 2023

Lili Boulanger died tragically at age 24, but luckily, appreciation for her prodigious music catalog is on the rise...

Composer Bernstein’s children defend Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose after ‘Maestro’ is criticized

Associated Press | August 18, 2023

To some, Cooper's nose in the trailer seemed like the kind of outsized caricature that has been a regular feature of Jewish portrayals throughout film history.

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Looking Forward from a Crossroads with Liza Malamut, Newberry’s New Director

Keegan Morris | March 17, 2023

"I’ve been fascinated with this music for a long time — it’s extremely unusual for our preconceived notions of what Renaissance music sounds like."

pianist and composer Gabriela Montero beams, with a chandelier and spotlight behind her

Ravinia Announces 2023 Season

Keegan Morris | March 16, 2023

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra's 2023 Ravinia residency features conductor Marin Alsop and a lineup of other leading conductors.

audience applauding chicago classical season

Update Your Calendars: Chicago-Area Classical Concerts Announced for 2023 and Beyond

WFMT | March 16, 2023

Peruse our ever-updating list of exciting season announcements!

Saturday Evening Music with Jan Weller