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American Takes Top Prize at International Chopin Piano Competition

Eric Lu from Massachusetts is the first American pianist to win the award since Garrick Ohlsson in 1970.

Keegan MorrisJanuary 28, 2025

New Releases Jan. 28: Composer Focuses and Music of the Philippines

Keegan MorrisJanuary 25, 2025

Scoring Plays: Iconic NFL Anthems

Keegan MorrisJanuary 22, 2025

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Chicago Lunar New Year Events

Bella Voce with artistic director Andrew Lewis

Bella Voce Announces 2025-26 Season

Keegan MorrisMay 14, 2025

Four choral-forward programs on the theme Lost and Found.

New Releases May 13: Dreams, Skies, Fantasies

Keegan MorrisMay 13, 2025

A particularly evocative group of releases this week features tributes to the night sky (and British women composers), dearly beloved family members, opera fantasies, and dreams. Plus, surveys of music by Johannes Brahms and Errollyn Wallen.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Favorite Songs

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 16, 2025

Songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Staples Singers, and even music for the jitterbug can be found on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s playlist.

7 Pieces of Classical Music Featuring Unusual Instruments

Katherine BuzardJanuary 16, 2025

Expanding the orchestra's sonic palette with some truly unorthodox instruments!

Gaudete Brass posing with their instruments

Bach in the City: New Chicago Festival Debuts in March

Keegan MorrisJanuary 14, 2025

The festival’s premiere concert will be held at Lincoln Park’s historic St. Vincent de Paul Church.

Sunday Afternoons with Robbie Ellis