Stories

Apollo’s Fire Celebrates 35th Anniversary with 2026-27 Chicago Season

The ensemble’s 2026-27 season coincides with two anniversaries: the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 300th anniversary of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion.

Adela SkowronskiAugust 3, 2026

Bach in the City Returns for Second Chicago Season

Adela SkowronskiAugust 3, 2026

Meet Peter van de Graaff, the New Host of Exploring Music

Oliver CamachoJuly 28, 2026

New Releases July 28: Personal Identities

New Releases August 11: Musical Discoveries

Oliver CamachoAugust 11, 2026

Selections focused almost entirely on “new” music, be it discoveries of the 18th century, rarities from Finland, or premiere recordings of contemporary composers.

VOCES8

New Releases August 4: VOCES8, Mitsuko Uchida, and more

Oliver CamachoAugust 4, 2026

New works featuring “uncommon” instruments, such as brass ensemble, horn, and harp, plus audience favorites in crowd-pleasing, signature repertoire.

Playlists

Rome

Classical Voyages: Rome

Playlist: Crazy Concertos

The Hidden Gems of Maurice Ravel

Overhead shot of two pianists playing piano four hands

Playlist: Music for Piano Four Hands

New Releases July 14: The 2026 Summer Night Concert and more

Oliver CamachoJuly 14, 2026

Vienna Philharmonic's highly anticipated summer concert is now available alongside other orchestral releases.

New Releases July 7: Mozart’s Mass in C Minor and more

Oliver CamachoJuly 7, 2026

New additions to the pantheon of classical music recordings, from past to present day.

New Releases June 30: Lara Downes, Francesco Tristano, and more

Oliver CamachoJune 30, 2026

American music past and present is celebrated across various genres.