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Reena Esmail in a black pantsuit with a generous, deep red scarf on a park bench, gray, natural background.

Cultural Crossovers: Different Musical Traditions Reimagine Classical

From lieder in Hindi to a concerto for oud and piano, check out some of the many ways western classical music has been reimagined!

Keegan MorrisOctober 1, 2024

Upcoming John Williams Doc Celebrates Legendary Film Composer

Keegan MorrisOctober 1, 2024

Grant Park Music Festival Names New Artistic Director and Principal Conductor

Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart aged 13, in white wig, looking over his right shoulder, wearing red coat; music manuscript and string instrument in background.

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 26, 2024

A Mozart Hidden Gem: New Composition Discovered in Germany

Playlist: 12 Irish Composers You Should Know

Keegan Morris

From folk and traditional to punk, rock, and pop, Ireland is the source of much incredible music. But the Emerald Isle has played host to no shortage of classical music ranging from the 16th century to today.

Classical Voyages: Rome

Keegan MorrisMarch 14, 2025

Travel with us to the Eternal City with this wide-ranging playlist of music dedicated to, inspired by, and hailing from Rome.

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Ballerina Michaela DePrince, whose career inspired many after she was born into war, dies at 29

Associated PressSeptember 16, 2024

DePrince came to the United States from an orphanage in war-torn Sierra Leone and performed on some of the world's biggest stages.

Full Circle for Chicago-born Dancer, Choreographer Houston Thomas

Keegan MorrisSeptember 13, 2024

“I’m from the South Side, 99th and Throop. Went to school on the South Side, and then every day traveling downtown to go to ballet school. I’m really a Chicago boy, for sure.”

Violinist Hilary Hahn, framed by flowers, gazes at her violin in front of a burnt orange wall

Hilary Hahn to miss CSO season premiere

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 10, 2024

The soloist's injury continues to affect scheduled fall concerts.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff