Stories
The fourth installment in the beloved Beethoven for Three series by Leonidas Kavakos, Yo-Yo Ma, and Emanuel Ax, with a glimpse into the rarely heard works of Beethoven’s contemporary Helene Liebmann. Plus, Joyce DiDonato as Dido, early student works by Shostakovich, and a composer who Paul Hindemith described as “the last giant of music.”
Katherine BuzardMarch 19, 2025
Frank Lloyd Wright recognized the connection between music and architecture, going so far as to claim, “They are practically one.”
March 18, 2025
An ambitious and inventive take on Tchaikovsky’s chamber music, a Wynton Marsalis symphony, piano reimaginings of music of Sondheim, and the multifaceted Abel Selaocoe. Plus, selections from contemporary operas without singing, and a vocal exploration on the theme of light.
Playlists
Louise Kern-KenslerOctober 3, 2024
Bill Schwartz is one of Chicago's most sought after piano technicians. Tuning a piano is a focused process, requiring not just technical skill, but also an intimate understanding of the instrument.
Keegan MorrisOctober 1, 2024
John Williams’s illustrious career has spanned over 70 years. A new documentary taps into film and music's most celebrated luminaries to tell his story.
Keegan MorrisOctober 1, 2024
The appointment is effective immediately, and begins with the programming of the cherished summer festival’s 2025 season.













