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New Releases Nov. 18: With Voices Raised

Configurations that shine a spotlight on the human voice: from Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand”, to new arragements of spirituals.

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New Releases May 20: French Horn, Shostakovich, Siblings
Keegan MorrisMay 20, 2025
Horn player Felix Klieser shares selections hailing from Scandinavia. Two albums explore the music of Shostakovich. We hear siblings collaborating: Lucas and Arthur Jussen in Cantus and Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason in Shostakovich & Britten. Plus, Baroque deep dives, a tribute to Maurice Ravel, and a lesser-known ballet.

The Evolution of the Orchestra: Woodwinds
Katherine BuzardMay 19, 2025
As we continue our series on the history of the orchestra, let's turn our focus to the woodwind section.

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7 Pieces of Classical Music Featuring Unusual Instruments
Katherine BuzardJanuary 16, 2025
Expanding the orchestra's sonic palette with some truly unorthodox instruments!
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Bach in the City: New Chicago Festival Debuts in March
Keegan MorrisJanuary 14, 2025
The festival’s premiere concert will be held at Lincoln Park’s historic St. Vincent de Paul Church.
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New Releases Jan. 14: 20th Century Deep Dive, Connection, and Clara Schumann
Keegan MorrisJanuary 14, 2025
The compositions of two historical women composers: Clara Schumann and Ruth Gipps. Plus a survey of 20th century works by violinist Paul Huang, and dazzling male vocal ensemble Cantus.
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