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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.

Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou seated at the piano

Galilee AbdullahSeptember 30, 2017

Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou: Pianist, Composer, Nun, Legend

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 29, 2017

Video: Be the First to Watch Baroque Opera ‘Ariane et Bachus’ in 321 Years

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 26, 2017

Video: Hearing Rameau Arranged for Guitar Duo Might Make 18th Century Music First in Your Heart

Zell Music Director Riccardo Muti conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Photo: Todd Rosenberg)

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces 2020-2021 Season

Michael San GabinoJanuary 28, 2020

The CSO’s 130th season begins on September 17 with a free concert for Chicago at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.

From 1-9: Your Guide to Beethoven’s Symphonies

Louise FrankJanuary 28, 2020

Beginning January 28, WFMT will broadcast Beethoven's nine symphonies on weekdays as the 2:00 pm “Afternoon Masterwork.” The performances feature the Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique. Its founder and conductor, Sir John Elliot Gardiner, shares his guide to these symphonic masterpieces.

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Tips to Rise to the Top in Music Competitions from 2017 Van Cliburn Winner Yekwon Sunwoo

Galilee AbdullahSeptember 15, 2017

When pianist Yekwon Sunwoo first entered the Van Cliburn Piano Competition in 2013, he was an alternate. This year, he took home the gold.

Video | Hear the Young Mariachi Ensemble from Chicago That’s Topping Charts and Winning Hearts

Galilee AbdullahSeptember 13, 2017

Chicago-based Mariachi Herencia de México released its debut album, "Nuestra Herenica" ("Our Heritage"), in early 2017 and it ranked No. 2 on the iTunes Latin chart in its first week. Since the ensemble is composed of pre-college musicians, the album may be the first major mariachi recording released in the United States by students.

Video | Watch Two of the World’s Best Tabla Players (Who Also Happen to Be Father and Son)

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 13, 2017

Watch Anindo Chatterjee and his son Anubrata prove why they are two of the best percussionists in the world.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff