CSO Names New Chorus Director

Donald Palumbo has been appointed the director of the Chicago Symphony Chorus. He represents just the third director in the ensemble’s 67-year history, following Margaret Hillis and Duain Wolfe.

New Releases Jun. 3: Organ, Mandolin, Hungarian Sounds, Tchaikovsky

Solo albums for two sometimes overlooked instruments: the organ and the mandolin. Plus piano concertos by Prokofiev and Shor, a Tchaikovsky compendium, an exploration of Hungarian composers, and a debut from a Brooklyn-based Baroque outfit.

An Arkansas organist is playing 18 hours of Bach this year, one lunch break at a time

Bach's organ works make heavy use of pedals and complex structures. Few organists perform the composer's complete organ works, given the difficulty and quantity of the music.

New Releases Feb. 4: Crossovers, Obscurities, Early Music, and Ecology

A well-rounded, eclectic crop of new releases.

Black History Month 2025: Music and Performing Arts Events in the Chicago Area

Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry. Check out these events to take part in the celebrations!
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