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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 SkowronskiJanuary 10, 2025

Classical Music Customs Explained

Nighttime at the Grant Park Music Festival as the public gazes upon the striking Pritzker Pavilion, lit in multicolor and with the Grant Park Orchestra onstage. The skyline in the background

Keegan MorrisJanuary 7, 2025

Grant Park Music Festival 2025 Season: Guerrero Era Begins

votive candles lit against a black background

Candice AgreeJanuary 2, 2025

In Their Own Words: Remembering Those Who Died in 2024

Classical Voyages: Mexico City

WFMTMay 16, 2025

Join us on a musical exploration of Mexico City! From opera arias and orchestral powerhouses to mariachi anthems and and virtuosic guitar compositions, we explore into some of the greatest works to premiere, originate, or take inspiration from Mexico's gorgeous and exciting capital city! Mexico City is a rich center for music of all kinds — hear works by Manuel ...