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The Music of Home

Karisa Chiu collaborated with pianist Zhu Wang and Cedille Records to shape a personal debut reflecting her Chicago roots and family heritage.

Keegan Morris

Playlist: 12 Irish Composers You Should Know

Keegan MorrisMarch 14, 2025

Classical Voyages: Rome

Keegan MorrisMarch 13, 2025

Amadeus, Parks Headline Steppenwolf’s 50th Season

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Maria João Pires Pauses all Public Performances

Adela SkowronskiJune 23, 2025

The internationally-acclaimed Portuguese pianist released a statement explaining her decision.

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Classical Music’s Greatest Marathons: The Longest Works Ever Composed

Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2025

Marathons, not sprints...

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New Releases Mar. 11: Composer Focuses

Keegan MorrisMarch 11, 2025

Explore landmark works by Jean Sibelius and Aram Khachaturian, plus unheralded repertoire by Gaetano Donizetti, Ernest Chausson, John Field, and Marie de Grandval.

Broadway musical ‘Hamilton’ cancels plans to play the Kennedy Center in 2026

Associated PressMarch 8, 2025

Organizers cited President Donald Trump’s shakeup of the institution’s leadership as their reason for canceling.

Playlist: Crazy Concertos

Keegan MorrisMarch 7, 2025

From concert hall classics to obscure showpieces.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff