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The Vienna Philharmonic performing its customary New Year's Day Concert in a dazzlingly adorned concert hall

New Releases Jan 12: What’s Old is New

Shining new light on musical traditions, from the 400th anniversary of John Dowland’s death to the annual New Year’s Day Concert in Vienna.

Keegan MorrisFebruary 27, 2025

Women’s History Month 2025: Music & Arts Celebrations Across Chicago

WFMTFebruary 26, 2025

Women’s History Month Highlights on WFMT

February 25, 2025

New Releases Feb. 25: Mysticism, Unusual Early Sounds, and Joy

Man in suit holds trumpet and stares at camera

CSO Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31 Years

Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2025

Appointed by Daniel Barenboim in 1994, Ridenour's final performances with the orchestra will take place this weekend, as the CSO performs Verdi's Requiem with music director emeritus for life Riccardo Muti.

closeup of Jaws poster features woman swimming in open water... with shark lurking below

‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever

Associated PressJune 18, 2025

The shark does not appear until the 81-minute mark of the 124-minute film. But its presence is felt through Williams’ theme, which some music scholars have theorized evoke the shark’s heartbeat.

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