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Vote: What Are Chopin’s Top 10 Works?

We want to hear your take! Help us create a definitive ranking of the Romantic composer’s greatest music.

Still from TÁR (2022): Tár rehearses music newly admitted orchestra cellist Olga Metkina

Hannah Edgar | February 7, 2023

Tár music supervisor Lucy Bright: ‘It’s rare to have classical music on screen in that way’

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic's Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram

WFMT | February 2, 2023

WFMT Classical Conversations: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

WFMT | February 1, 2023

2023 Grammy Winners & Nominees in Classical, Jazz, Soundtrack, and More

Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ creator, dies at 99

Associated Press | June 23, 2023

Harnick was born and raised in Chicago and earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the Northwestern University School of Music after serving in the army during World War II.

UChicago Presents Unveils 2023-24 Season

Keegan Morris | June 21, 2023

Featuring classical, contemporary, jazz, world music, and performing arts events.

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Tracing the Life and Career of Chicago Icon Mavis Staples

Adela Skowronski | February 1, 2023

Humble. Thoughtful. Legendary. After more than 70 years, Mavis Staples' career is greater than any single word.

Historically Black TSU hopes for Grammy with gospel album

Associated Press | January 26, 2023

The record's nomination for best roots gospel album marks the first time a college marching band has been nominated in that category.

Esme Arias-Kim and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago

Esme Arias-Kim, 17, Wins 2023 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artist Competition

Robbie Ellis | January 25, 2023

The 17-year-old violinist claimed first prize with her performance of Ernest Chausson's Poème for violin and orchestra.

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