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Reginald Mobley in performance waering tuxedo, holding music at waist

New Releases Oct 7: Stunning Soloists

Celebrated counter-tenor Reginald Mobley, the debut album of cellist Susanna Mendlow, and more releases from rising classical music stars.

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Candice AgreeJanuary 2, 2025

In Their Own Words: Remembering Those Who Died in 2024

Keegan Morris

Classical Countdown: New Year’s Eve Music to Strike the Perfect Note at Midnight

LaRob Rafael

7 Works for 7 Principles: Classical Music for Kwanzaa

‘Buena Vista Social Club,’ ‘Death Becomes Her’ and ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ lead Tony Award nominations

Associated PressMay 2, 2025

And Audra McDonald becomes the most Tony-Nominated performer in Broadway history.

Tzu-Tsen Wu poses holding a ruan, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument resembling a banjo

Chicago-Area AAPI Month Events and Concerts

Keegan MorrisApril 30, 2025

Honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these exciting, eye-opening, and wide-ranging events from all around the Chicago area.

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How Handel’s Messiah Became a Beloved Tradition

Katherine Buzard

Handel's landmark oratorio had its fans when it premiered... so why was it so controversial?

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2024’s Best Classical Christmas Albums

From the serene to the upbeat, this stockingful of 2024 Christmas albums will fill your festivities with joy and wonder.

Zakir Hussain, one of India’s most accomplished classical musicians, dies at 73

Associated PressDecember 16, 2024

Considered the greatest tabla player of his generation, Hussain's career spanned six decades and featured collaborations with singer-songwriter George Harrison, jazz saxophonist Charles Lloyd, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

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