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Underrated Classical Music for Weddings (from a gigging musician)

Tired of Pachelbel’s Canon in D and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March? Here are other romantic selections to consider!

Sondra Radvanovsky in sleeveless black leather dress, elbows resting on a stack of opera scores, hands folded under chin, smiling, in a girlish pose, strawberry bonde hair, on stage of the Ardis Krainik at the Civic Opera House, empty auditorium out of focus in background.

Oliver CamachoMarch 30, 2026

New Releases Mar 31: Puccini, Vivaldi, and Jóhann Jóhannsson

Oliver CamachoMarch 24, 2026

New Releases Mar 24: A Focus on Women Composers

Adela SkowronskiMarch 19, 2026

The Fantasy of Madama Butterfly

New Releases Apr 21: Songs and Strings

Oliver CamachoApril 21, 2026

Albums marking several ocassions including Earth Day and 200 years of Schubert.

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New Releases Apr 14: Seth Parker Woods, Randall Scotting, Isata Kanneh-Mason, and more

Oliver CamachoApril 14, 2026

A collection of highly personal albums that emphasize the brand of each featured artist.

Playlists

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2024’s Best Classical Christmas Albums

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Stormy Weather in Classical Music

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8 Musical Side Dishes

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Lost and Found: 8 Classical Music Masterworks Rescued From History

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CSO’s 90th Ravinia Residency Anchors 2026 Season

Adela SkowronskiMarch 12, 2026

The Ravinia Festival's 2026 season coincides with several milestones, including the 90th anniversary of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s summer residency.

Silkroad Finds Sanctuary in Local Collaborations

Adela SkowronskiMarch 11, 2026

As the Silkroad Ensemble embarks on their 2026 tour, extra time has been set aside for performing with local ensembles in each city.

New Releases Mar 10: Windsync, Thomas Mesa, and Gil Shaham

Oliver CamachoMarch 10, 2026

The latest works from fan-favorites and newer ensembles alike.

Evening Music