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New Releases Mar. 4: Hough, Okpebholo, Schumann, Walton — Plus Soviet Censorship and Latin Rhythms

Album-length explorations of works by Chicago's Shawn E. Okpebholo, pianist-composer Stephen Hough, as well as the 20th-century master William Walton and Romantic era great Robert Schumann.

The Hidden Gems of Maurice Ravel

Among the composer's lesser known works are pieces inspired by ticking clocks, talking animals, and Madagascar folk songs!

Tchaikovsky’s Top 10 Works

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a master of melody. Across musical forms the Russian composer's works exquisitely harness the power of each instrument involved.

Video: Chicago Artisan Gives Neglected Violin Exquisite New Life

“Chicago has been a fiddle town for a long time now,” reflects Sam Kunkel, a luthier in residence at A440.

Lyric Opera of Chicago Names New Head

The appointee has served as executive director and CEO of the Houston Symphony since 2018.