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Queen Elizabeth II under medical care amid health fears

“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” a palace spokesperson said.

Stephen RaskauskasApril 21, 2017

Playlist: 10 Shakespeare-Inspired Operas You Should Know

Stephen RaskauskasApril 21, 2017

“Difficult, But Worth It”: Singers Share Their Secrets to Memorizing Opera Scores by Philip Glass

Associated PressApril 19, 2017

Soprano Nadine Sierra wins 2017 Richard Tucker Award

Meet Lina González-Granados, the CSO’s New Solti Conducting Apprentice

Candice AgreeNovember 13, 2019

Between February 2020 and June 2021, Lina González-Granados will have the opportunity to study and work with Maestro Muti, conduct the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and participate in cultural activities and outreach throughout the greater Chicago area.

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19th Amendment, Beethoven, Perlman To Be Celebrated in Ravinia’s 2020 CSO Residency

Andi LamoreauxNovember 13, 2019

Anniversaries make up many of the highlights of the CSO's annual summer residency.

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This Split Screen Performance of Bach’s St. John Passion is the Most Metal Thing You’ll Hear All Day

Maggie RebergApril 14, 2017

What’s more metal than Bach’s driving bass line, chromatic suspensions, and florid inner voices?

Video: Pianist Vassily Primakov Plays Chopin and Rachmaninoff

Stephen RaskauskasApril 13, 2017

The Pregnant Buffalo Lounge, a subterranean space at the Chopin Theatre was home to the second WFMT Cabaret.

James Levine Named Ravinia Conductor Laureate

Michael San GabinoApril 12, 2017

James Levine, recently retired music director of the Metropolitan Opera, has been named conductor laureate of the Ravinia Festival.

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