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Mozart Made Mini in Reimagined, “Matchbox” Magic Flute From Tony-Winner Mary Zimmerman

“It’s sort of maximalist in a tiny little space,” describes Tony-winning adapter/director Mary Zimmerman of her miniaturized Matchbox Magic Flute.

Adela Skowronski | March 14, 2023

Lyric Opera 2023-2024 Season: Dutchman, Aida, Cinderella, Audra

Associated Press | March 9, 2023

Chaim Topol, Israeli actor known for Fiddler’s Tevye, dies

WFMT | March 2, 2023

Classical Music Aerial Adventure: Winter in Chicago

Opera singer David Daniels and his husband plead guilty to sexual assault

Associated Press | August 7, 2023

Both were sentenced to eight years' probation and required to register as sex offenders.

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Ella Jenkins at 99: A Timeline

Adela Skowronski | August 4, 2023

For more than 60 years, the "First Lady of Children's Folk Music" has used music to inspire and teach children around the world.

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Music Director TBA: Elgin Symphony Unveils Flagship Series for 2023-2024

Keegan Morris | March 1, 2023

Concerts featuring Christine Brewer, Brandon Patrick George, and more. But with a music director to be named in the coming months, we will have to wait to see who will conduct them.

Heaven and Earth: Music of the Baroque Announces 2023-24 Season

Keegan Morris | February 27, 2023

Boasting banner works like the Mozart Requiem and Bach’s St. John Passion, the season will feature eight programs performed at venues in and around Chicago.

Met Opera marks 1st year of Ukraine war with concert

Associated Press | February 27, 2023

“We demonstrate the free world’s ongoing cultural resolve to defend Ukraine’s liberty in the face of brutal oppression," said Met general manager Peter Gelb during intermission.

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