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Chicago Holiday Performances Guide 2025: Concerts, Nutcrackers, Jazz, and more

From all corners of the city and beyond, take part in holiday cheer with music to suit every palate.

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Keegan MorrisMarch 13, 2025

Amadeus, Parks Headline Steppenwolf’s 50th Season
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Keegan MorrisMarch 13, 2025

Ravinia ’25: Kanneh-Mason, Lang Lang, Erivo Feature
Keegan MorrisMarch 11, 2025

Lyric 25-26: Medea, Salome, Frida, Smashing Pumpkins, and More

Nova Linea Musica returns for second season
Adela SkowronskiJune 17, 2025
The announcement comes on the heels of the group’s sold-out inaugural 2024-25 season, which saw performances by the Dover Quartet, Nois Saxophone Quartet, and the Black Oak Ensemble.
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Pianist Alfred Brendel Dies, Aged 94
Keegan MorrisJune 17, 2025
The prolific pianist, writer, and composer leaves behind a profound recording catalog and legacy with hundreds of albums released between the 1950s and the 2000s.

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Playlist: Crazy Concertos
Keegan MorrisMarch 7, 2025
From concert hall classics to obscure showpieces.
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Music of the Baroque ’25-26 ‘Emerald’ Anniversary Season
Keegan MorrisMarch 6, 2025
Celestial Voices, Fathers and Sons, Baroque Blockbusters and other fascinating fare for the ensemble's 55th season.

CSO Unveils ’25-26 Season, New Artist-in-Residence
Keegan MorrisMarch 5, 2025
With a characteristically star-studded lineup of conductors and soloists.
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