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Gautier Capuçon plays his cello in the outdoors

New Releases Nov. 11: Cello Celebration

Cellists are featured on four of this week’s new releases, which includes a brand new compilation by Gautier Capuçon.

Associated PressFebruary 5, 2025

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

February 4, 2025

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

Keegan MorrisFebruary 1, 2025

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

large satellite dish at sunrise with inky blue and bright orange sky

Strauss’ ‘Blue Danube’ waltz is launching into space to mark his 200th birthday

Associated PressMay 26, 2025

The radio signals will hurtle away at the speed of light, or a mind-blowing 670 million mph.

Chicago Summer Music Guide

Adela SkowronskiMay 22, 2025

Summertime is upon us! Make the most of Chicago's most exciting season with this eclectic sampling of concerts, exhibitions, and events!

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

Keegan MorrisJanuary 28, 2025

New recordings explore the music of Maurice Ravel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Maria von Weber, Antonio Vivaldi, and Claude Debussy. And a recording by Filipino-American artist Norman Menzales, Wyoming Symphony Orchestra’s principal flutist, shares musical treasures from the Philippines.

Scoring Plays: Iconic NFL Anthems

Keegan MorrisJanuary 25, 2025

Music plays an unheralded — but vital — role in the ritual of football. The iconic fanfares, anthems, and themes set the tone for excitement, priming fans for game day.

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

Keegan MorrisJanuary 22, 2025

Celebrations abound in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, and Filipino traditions, to name a few.

Weekend Mornings with Kristina Lynn