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2022 tonys Michael R. Jackson, creator of A Strange Loop (Photo: The Tony Awards, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

Tony Moments: A Night For Broadway to Reclaim Its Groove

Broadway has its groove back, said Tonys host Ariana DeBose at an exuberant ceremony seeking to illustrate just that sentiment.

Kerry FrumkinDecember 22, 2016

Chicago Composer Brings Recently Restored St. Stanislaus Kostka Church “Out of Darkness into Light”

image of brain in neuroscience of singing

Stephen RaskauskasDecember 21, 2016

How Neuroscience Can Help You Sing “High, Loud, Healthy, and Forever”

Stephen RaskauskasDecember 20, 2016

Lyric Opera of Chicago Casts TV and Broadway Stars in Upcoming “My Fair Lady”

Pianist Paul Badura-Skoda dies at age 91

Keegan MorrisSeptember 26, 2019

Badura-Skoda enjoyed a career that spanned more than seven decades, during which time, he was celebrated as a pianist, conductor, chamber musician, composer, and teacher. He performed into his nineties.

Esteban Batallán Named CSO Principal Trumpet

Michael San GabinoSeptember 26, 2019

Since his first CSO performances in June 2018, Batallán has served as guest principal trumpet many times. The Spanish-born trumpeter performed with the orchestra during its 2019 Florida tour as well as in Tokyo during the 2019 Asia tour.

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How WFMT’s Mission Landed Morning Host Carl Grapentine His Dream Job

Carl GrapentineDecember 12, 2016

Tuesday, December 13, 2016 is WFMT’s 65th birthday! Morning host Carl Grapentine recalls “how WFMT did it" landed him his dream job.

Add ‘The Miracle of Hanukkah’ Opera to Your Holiday Traditions, Now That It’s (Finally) Been Written

Stephen RaskauskasDecember 9, 2016

"Music and worship started out together..." composer and conductor Victoria Bond explains. "In Jewish worship, prayers are not spoken, they are sung."

Meet Morgan and Louie, the Adorable, Four-Legged Stars of “The Magic Flute” at Lyric Opera of Chicago