The season includes Sondra Radvanovsky, newly appointed Artistic Advisor, in concert with tenor SeokJong Baek, and the Lyric debut of bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green.
Kristina and LaRob are back with more sounds that served as the building blocks for their love of the classical genre: Disney music! There’s so much more to explore in playlists of familiar animated favorites, as well as some unexpected additions.
On this week’s episode of Sounds Classical, Kristina and LaRob are joined by Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips for a trip to the movies! They discuss what makes a great film score, some of the most iconic and important film score composers! Grab your popcorn and enjoy this movie music montage episode!
The shark does not appear until the 81-minute mark of the 124-minute film. But its presence is felt through Williams’ theme, which some music scholars have theorized evoke the shark’s heartbeat.
Guest artists making their festival debuts with the CSO will include pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii, musical theater royalty Sutton Foster, violinist Himari, and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
Hosts Kristina Lynn and LaRob K. Rafael welcome film critic Michael Phillips and music journalist Hannah Edgar to how classical music is portrayed (and received) in recent films like Maestro and Tár.
Sunday, February 2, 2025, is the year’s biggest night for music. Peruse the classical, jazz, contemporary, folk, screen, and stage nominees, and see the winners as they’re announced!
Music plays an unheralded — but vital — role in the ritual of football. The iconic fanfares, anthems, and themes set the tone for excitement, priming fans for game day.
Kristina and LaRob are back with more sounds that served as the building blocks for their love of the classical genre: Disney music! There’s so much more to explore in playlists of familiar animated favorites, as well as some unexpected additions.
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.”
The original score for the upcoming Ken Burns documentary Leonardo da Vinci features 28 new compositions by Caroline Shaw. The album features performances by the composer’s longtime collaborators Attacca Quartet, Sō Percussion, and Roomful of Teeth as well as double bass player John Patitucci. David McMahon, one of the documentary’s directors, says “Caroline’s existing body of music—joyful, daring, at times …
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!
John Williams’s illustrious career has spanned over 70 years. A new documentary taps into film and music’s most celebrated luminaries to tell his story.
