Stories

Grant Park Music Festival Names New President & CEO

Anwar Nasir follows in the footsteps of previous CEO Paul Winberg, who retired on April 30, 2026 after 14 years with the organization.

Mei-Ann Chen in action — the conductor's motion is both sharp and blurry in an evocative portrait

Adela SkowronskiMay 5, 2026

AAPI Month Highlights and Concerts

Young man in dark suit and mockneck plays piano

Oliver CamachoMay 5, 2026

New Releases May 5: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Arethusa Quartet, and more

Felix Klieser, dressed in black, holds his French horn with his feet

Oliver CamachoApril 28, 2026

New Releases Apr 28: Felix Klieser, Pacho Flores, and more

New Releases May 12: Unconquered

Oliver CamachoMay 12, 2026

Marta Aznavoorian tackles a concerto inspired by "Invictus"; Giancarlo Guerrero commissions two new works from rock star Kip Winger; and more powerful music.

Guarneri Hall Announces 2026-27 Season

Adela SkowronskiMay 8, 2026

The season opens with its flagship NEXUS Chamber Music Festival. followed by all nine Prokofiev piano sonatas, music of revolutions, and more.

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Seth Parker Woods in an urban park, seated on the arm of a rad park bench, cello on his lap, smiling

New Releases Apr 14: Seth Parker Woods, Randall Scotting, Isata Kanneh-Mason, and more

Oliver CamachoApril 14, 2026

A collection of highly personal albums that emphasize the brand of each featured artist.

A couple standing on a wheelbarrow kissing, woman in wedding dress, man in wool suit; working-class crowd watching and cheering.

Lyric Opera’s ’26-27 Season: Don Giovanni, Omar, Guys & Dolls, and more

Oliver CamachoApril 9, 2026

The season includes Sondra Radvanovsky, newly appointed Artistic Advisor, in concert with tenor SeokJong Baek, and the Lyric debut of bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green.

Nine musicians of ensemble minui (five string players and four wind players) in a Baroque architectural setting, checkered marble floors and ornate columns, natural lighting.

New Releases Apr 7: Opera Reimagined, New Concertos, and Vienna

Oliver CamachoApril 7, 2026

Opera is centered two new instrumental releases and Lise Davidsen's live recital; plus chamber music from Vienna and new music from Aldo López-Gavilán.

Collectors' Corner with Henry Fogel