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Chicago Chorale Founder Announces Retirement

The 75 year-old Artistic Director and Founding member has spent the last 24 years developing the ensemble: now, he is handing off the reins to someone else.

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 10, 2025

Chopin in the City Fest Celebrates Ninth Year

Associated PressFebruary 9, 2025

A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction

Keegan MorrisFebruary 7, 2025

How Chicago Became a Cultural Beacon of the Great Migration

Man holding violin in front of white background

Announcing: WFMT’s Live Grant Park Music Festival 2025 Concerts

WFMTJune 4, 2025

Join us throughout the summer as we share some of Chicago's most exciting and inspiring music making!

CSO Names New Chorus Director

Keegan MorrisJune 3, 2025

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.

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

Associated PressFebruary 5, 2025

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

February 4, 2025

A well-rounded, eclectic crop of new releases.

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

Keegan MorrisFebruary 1, 2025

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!

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff