Music of the Baroque Announces 2026-27 Season

The season features pianist Dame Imogene Cooper’s final Chicago performance and a collaboration with Concert Theater Works.

Zachary Wilder’s Brooklyn Suite

An interview with the American tenor whose new album weaves together Yiddish song, Romantic lied, opera arias, jazz, and musical theater.

Sacred Bridges: Psalms of David

Creating a musical exploration of the complex intertwinings – the sacred bridges – between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.

Profile: Jaap Schröder

We celebrate violinist Jaap Schröder, one of the first pioneers to present performances of baroque, and later, classical works, on period instruments.

An Interview with Sylvia McNair

One of the most distinguished American artists discusses her career in classical music.

Newberry Consort Announces 2025-26 Season, “Metamorphosis”

The respected Chicago early music ensemble will present four programs between October 2025 and May 2026.

New Releases Apr. 1: Dynamic Duos

Three unique pairings — guitar/flute, oboe/harpsichord, and clarinet/piano — each with a fascinating repertoire focus. Plus early vocal music, piano concertos, solo piano, and a wide-ranging album for harp.

Jordi Savall: Tears & Fire of the Muses

Works by Scheidt, Dowland, and Holborne complement madrigals of Monteverdi, including his Lamento d’Arianna.

The Distinct Artistry of Karim Sulayman

A conversation with the Grammy award-winning tenor in advance of his upcoming local recital with pianist Shannon McGinnis.

Apollo’s Fire Returns to Chicago for 2024–25 Season

For the last four seasons, the Second City has been the Cleveland-founded Baroque ensemble’s second home.

Julian Prégardien, a German Orpheus

An interview with the German tenor – an Early Music and lieder specialist.

Classical Focus: Playlists to Orchestrate Your Studying

Harness the incredible power of classical music to enhance your schoolwork!

Melancholy and Nonsense: Madrigals for Every Mood

British vocal music ensemble I Fagiolini’s recital took place in November 2022 in Herne, Germany.

UChicago Presents 2024–25 Season: Roomful of Teeth, Mobley, Reid

Featuring classical, jazz, blues, and other musical forms, the series spans from October to May.

Chicago a cappella Announces 2024–25 Season

Across three programs, the ensemble mines early music, prose, and jazz inspirations in performances in Chicago and its suburbs.

Rare Collection of Flute Music Thrills Early Music World

The 600-page collection could mark the biggest discovery of flute repertoire in 25 years.

An Interview with Sylvia McNair

One of the most distinguished American artists discusses her career in classical music.

Chicago-area Bach Week Fest Announces 50th Anniversary – and Final – Season

“It’s the right time for Bach Week to bid adieu, and on a high note.”

Third Coast Baroque Announces Closure

The Chicago early-music ensemble faced diminishing audience sizes and reduced grant funding possibilities after years of concert disruptions by COVID-19.

Music of the Baroque: Holiday Choral and Brass Concert

Enjoy this festive celebration brimming with beautiful music for the season.

Haymarket Unveils 2024 Season

Across three flagship performances, Haymarket continues to plumb the expressive depths of early music repertoire.

Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2023

Stunning renditions of contemporary works, stirring early music performances, and more.

Apollo’s Fire: The 2023-34 Windy City Series

The Cleveland-based baroque orchestra shares its new program, a sequel to their popular Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering.

Argentina and Roots of European Baroque with Rubén Dubrovsky

Rubén Dubrovsky traces the popular dances of the European Baroque back to Latin American and African roots.

Vox Luminis

An interview with bass Lionel Meunier, the founder and artistic director of the stylish Belgian early music ensemble.

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