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Jack DeJohnette, acclaimed jazz drummer who worked with Miles Davis, dies at 83

A winner of two Grammy awards, the Chicago-born DeJohnette began his musical life as a classical pianist before pivoting to the drums.

Keegan MorrisOctober 14, 2024

VIDEO: Brand New Mozart Piece on Period Instruments

Malcolm BambaOctober 11, 2024

Revolutions: The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of Classical Music LPs

Keegan MorrisOctober 10, 2024

Leif Segerstam, Conductor Who Wrote Over 350 Symphonies, Dies, 80

Playlist: Classical Music Inspired by Water

Keegan MorrisApril 9, 2025

Dive into melodies inspired by flickering fish, gliding swans, epic voyages, and beloved shores.

New Releases Apr. 8: Instrument Spotlights

Keegan MorrisApril 8, 2025

Deep dives into contemporary violin repertoire, recent trombone works, and not-so-recent concertos for lute, as well as an album-length survey of preludes and chamber arrangements of beloved Stephen Sondheim touchstones.

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Dies irae: How a 13th-Century Chant Became Synonymous with Scary

Katherine BuzardOctober 8, 2024

What is it about this music that is so hair-raising?

Chicago Halloween Arts Events 2024

Keegan MorrisOctober 3, 2024

Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Halloween in Chicago.

The Art of Piano Tuning

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.

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