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Willliam Grant Still’s Top 5 Works According to His Daughter, Judith Anne Still

Despite an upturn, William Grant Still’s music remains under-performed. We spoke to Judith Anne Still about her five favorite pieces by her father.

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Andi LamoreauxJune 23, 2017

6 Songs to Send You “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
Stephen RaskauskasJune 22, 2017

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Angelica LasalaJune 16, 2017

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Discover What Makes Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ Sound Like Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice
Stephen RaskauskasDecember 13, 2019
Conductor Scott Speck, who leads the Chicago Philharmonic for performances of The Nutcracker with Joffrey Ballet, explained what makes Tchaikovsky’s score as addictive as your favorite holiday treats.

The 10 Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2019
Lisa FlynnDecember 13, 2019
Every year, the holiday season brings a new assortment of fabulous and festive Christmas albums. Here are some of the inspiring recordings we’ve received for 2019. Let them accompany your celebrations this Christmas and for years to come.

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Yo-Yo Ma, CSO’s ‘Concert for Peace’ Takes a Stand against Violence at South Side’s St. Sabina Church
Michael San GabinoJune 12, 2017
"Yo-Yo Ma wanted to meet with me, and I thought it was a joke," Reverend Michael L. Pfleger said to an audience of over 1,000 people at St. Sabina Church.

10 Operas About Poisonous and Medicinal Plants
Stephen RaskauskasJune 8, 2017
Get your cauldron brewing with works by Donizetti, Puccini, Haydn, Delibes, and more!

6 Unforgettable Composer Friendships
Hannah EdgarJune 8, 2017
Whether bosom buddies or esteemed colleagues, there’s no doubt that these composers enjoyed genuine friendships that would influence their personal and professional lives.
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