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Gautier Capuçon plays his cello in the outdoors

New Releases Nov. 11: Cello Celebration

Cellists are featured on four of this week’s new releases, which includes a brand new compilation by Gautier Capuçon.

Associated PressNovember 11, 2024

Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81

Keegan MorrisNovember 8, 2024

Grammy Nominees 2025

Keegan MorrisNovember 8, 2024

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

New Releases Apr. 29: Women Composers, Ukraine, Early Music

Keegan MorrisApril 29, 2025

Works by Julia Perry, Doreen Carwithen, Hildegard von Bingen, and Miley Cyrus (yes, you read that right) are the marquee works on a pair of releases dedicated to women composers and artists. We are also treated to a survey of Ukrainian classical music, a pair of early music releases, and albums highlighting works by Franz Liszt and Ludwig van Beethoven.

Playlist: Magical Classical Music

Adela SkowronskiApril 23, 2025

Sometimes music can bring us awe-inspiring wonder... here are a few such pieces!

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Al Capone: Mob Boss and… Music Lover?

Keegan MorrisNovember 1, 2024

During his reign in Chicago, Al Capone, who you may not know loved opera, was one of the city's biggest jazz impresarios.

10 Indigenous Musicians You Should Know

Adela Skowronski

Celebrating indigenous North American artists creating incredible works in the fields of classical, folk, and even experimental music.

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.

Weekend Mornings with Kristina Lynn