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Join the hosts of Sounds Classical as they take a dive into the breadth of art-making during the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on the classical world. Discover how Margaret Bonds brought her connections to Langston Hughes with her to Chicago and much more!
In his acceptance statement, Sagan reflected on the critical role of the arts “to the quality of life in our complex changing world,” as they serve to “both entertain us and educate us.”
During his reign in Chicago, Al Capone, who you may not know loved opera, was one of the city’s biggest jazz impresarios.
2024 concerts, festivals, celebrations, workshops, and more to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Chicago.
Klaus Mäkelä, CSO music director designate, is just 28 and is one of the world’s most respected conductors. Here’s his career in a timeline.
Delve into the rich legacy of one of Chicago’s most important activist/journalists (through the work of one of its premier sculptors), witness the life of one of opera’s most beloved divas, and take part in a celebration of Black film composers!
“One of the things about classical music is that when you buy a used record — it’s often in really good shape,” says Rick Wojcik.
22 of the nearly 200 sites that we think art and music lovers won’t want to pass up!
Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Halloween in Chicago.
The appointment is effective immediately, and begins with the programming of the cherished summer festival’s 2025 season.
“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.”
The inaugural 2024-2025 season contains four concerts taking place on Wednesday over the course of the year. The debut season boasts six world premieres.
“Chicago has been a fiddle town for a long time now,” reflects Sam Kunkel, a luthier in residence at A440.
For more than a century, artists from all over the world have chosen to give their first performances in the Second City.
The theme of the season is Odysseys, which is explored in programs throughout the year.
“We don’t really spend much time talking to one another… you dig a little bit, and you’ll find something you never expected.”
Concerts, festivals, and more to celebrate Juneteenth in Chicago.
Summer arts riches — from open air concerts to music legends passing through our great city.
The series presents savvy commuters with free, approachable concerts at River North’s Saint James Cathedral.
A thrifty way to add to your collection and help out one of Chicago’s cherished cultural institutions!
The Loop’s “theatre for the people” presents music and dance titles from October to May.
The new music director designate is just 28 years old. He’ll be the youngest in orchestra history when he takes the baton.
Plus chamber music and ensemble appearances from renowned Chicago artists.
Highlights include rarely-heard gems, beloved holiday concerts, and the 80th birthday celebration of Nicholas Kraemer.
Teague-Núñez is the first steelpan soloist to enter — much less win — the competition.