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The season features pianist Dame Imogene Cooper’s final Chicago performance and a collaboration with Concert Theater Works.
An interview with the American tenor whose new album weaves together Yiddish song, Romantic lied, opera arias, jazz, and musical theater.
Creating a musical exploration of the complex intertwinings – the sacred bridges – between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.
We celebrate violinist Jaap Schröder, one of the first pioneers to present performances of baroque, and later, classical works, on period instruments.
One of the most distinguished American artists discusses her career in classical music.
The respected Chicago early music ensemble will present four programs between October 2025 and May 2026.
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.
Works by Scheidt, Dowland, and Holborne complement madrigals of Monteverdi, including his Lamento d’Arianna.
A conversation with the Grammy award-winning tenor in advance of his upcoming local recital with pianist Shannon McGinnis.
For the last four seasons, the Second City has been the Cleveland-founded Baroque ensemble’s second home.
An interview with the German tenor – an Early Music and lieder specialist.
Harness the incredible power of classical music to enhance your schoolwork!
British vocal music ensemble I Fagiolini’s recital took place in November 2022 in Herne, Germany.
Featuring classical, jazz, blues, and other musical forms, the series spans from October to May.
Across three programs, the ensemble mines early music, prose, and jazz inspirations in performances in Chicago and its suburbs.
The 600-page collection could mark the biggest discovery of flute repertoire in 25 years.
One of the most distinguished American artists discusses her career in classical music.
“It’s the right time for Bach Week to bid adieu, and on a high note.”
The Chicago early-music ensemble faced diminishing audience sizes and reduced grant funding possibilities after years of concert disruptions by COVID-19.
Enjoy this festive celebration brimming with beautiful music for the season.
Across three flagship performances, Haymarket continues to plumb the expressive depths of early music repertoire.
Stunning renditions of contemporary works, stirring early music performances, and more.
The Cleveland-based baroque orchestra shares its new program, a sequel to their popular Sugarloaf Mountain: An Appalachian Gathering.
Rubén Dubrovsky traces the popular dances of the European Baroque back to Latin American and African roots.
An interview with bass Lionel Meunier, the founder and artistic director of the stylish Belgian early music ensemble.