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Christoph von Dohnányi dies at age 95

“Christoph von Dohnányi was a superb conductor and Music Director, respected the world over,” said President and CEO of the Cleveland Orchestra André Gremillet in an online statement.

Keegan MorrisNovember 8, 2024

Chicago Sinfonietta Names Viral Historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas Artist-in-Residence

Keegan MorrisNovember 5, 2024

President Biden Awards Chicago Arts, Journalism Champion Bruce Sagan the National Medal of the Arts

Quincy Jones grins while holding multiple Grammy Awards

Associated PressNovember 4, 2024

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91

Playlist: Classical Music Inspired by Water

Keegan MorrisApril 9, 2025

Dive into melodies inspired by flickering fish, gliding swans, epic voyages, and beloved shores.

New Releases Apr. 8: Instrument Spotlights

Keegan MorrisApril 8, 2025

Deep dives into contemporary violin repertoire, recent trombone works, and not-so-recent concertos for lute, as well as an album-length survey of preludes and chamber arrangements of beloved Stephen Sondheim touchstones.

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Respected Chicago Sinfonietta Leader to Depart

Keegan MorrisOctober 31, 2024

Under Blake-Anthony Johnson's helm, the orchestra has seen increases in revenue, budget, musician base pay, and staff.

New Chopin Unearthed Nearly 200 Years After Composition

Adela SkowronskiOctober 29, 2024

Short in length, the newly unearthed waltz bears many of Chopin’s signature characteristics: drama, melancholy, and a penchant for beautiful melodies.

“The Pianist” pianist dies

Associated PressOctober 29, 2024

Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak died of a heart attack at the age of 72 on Sunday, October 20.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff