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9 Things To Know About Monteverdi’s Vespers

Even though his compositions were well known across Europe during his time, one of Claudio Monteverdi‘s most enduring works was likely not performed (in its entirety, at least) in his lifetime!

Angelica LasalaAugust 22, 2017

Your Guide to Chopin’s Nocturnes

Adela SkowronskiAugust 22, 2017

Playlist: Your Guide to Chopin’s Orchestral Works

Angelica LasalaAugust 22, 2017

This Breakdance Duet to Chopin’s ‘Fantaisie-Impromptu’ Will Send You Spinning

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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After Gathering Dust for 200 Years, How Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 Was Rediscovered

Hannah EdgarAugust 14, 2017

Franz Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 collected dust for nearly 200 years in the National Museum in Prague before it became a staple of the cello repertoire. Music historians had always known of the concerto’s existence, thanks to Haydn’s diligent records: the work is included in both of his personal catalogues, dating it circa 1765. Beyond those brief mentions, ...

Check Out the Sights and Sounds of Chicago’s Only Classical Music Street Fest

WFMTAugust 14, 2017

In the summer, Chicago is teeming with block parties and street fests. Over the weekend, the Thirsty Ears Classical Music Street Festival filled the block of Wilson Avenue between Ravenswood and Hermitage with music you won’t likely hear at other Chicago street fests – or at least, not in this format. Thirsty Ears, a two-year-old project of the Chicago organization ...

Hear the Mass Some Believe Saved Church Music

Angelica LasalaAugust 10, 2017

You may not be familiar with his music, but we all benefit from his work. Italian Renaissance composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina is often called the "Savior of Church Music."

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