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.

This March, celebrate the creativity and influence of women artists across music and beyond in these performances and events across Chicago.

These musicians didn’t just navigate the classical and jazz realms… they transcended and redefined them.

Classical and jazz interpretations, artmaking listening parties, and other innovative programming awaits.

“You could just take that first generation of migrants. You think about what came out of it musically. There is no genre that is untouched.”

Chicago hosts a vibrant and eclectic mix of concerts and performances to honor Black artistry. Check out these events to take part in the celebrations!

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!

Songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Staples Singers, and even music for the jitterbug can be found on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s playlist.

LaRob and Kristina share a playlist that embarks on a musical exploration of the intricate interplay between jazz and classical music, sharing examples of where these two seemingly disparate worlds weave into a harmonious tapestry.

From all corners of the city and beyond, take part in holiday cheer with a wide range of merriment.

Dive in to the classical, jazz, contemporary, folk, screen, and stage nominees!

During his reign in Chicago, Al Capone, who you may not know loved opera, was one of the city’s biggest jazz impresarios.

From Bolivia to Ghana to India to the US, the perspective-changing experience of travel influenced many of your favorite composers.

Plus chamber music and a live score for a silent film.

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

Summer arts riches — from open air concerts to music legends passing through our great city.

Equally versatile and prolific, Sanborn enjoyed rare fame and popularity for a saxophone player.

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 lineup includes chamber performances, dance, family programming, and more.

The Loop’s “theatre for the people” presents music and dance titles from October to May.

LaRob and Kristina share a playlist that embarks on a musical exploration of the intricate interplay between jazz and classical music, sharing examples of where these two seemingly disparate worlds weave into a harmonious tapestry.

Jazz improvisation is a favorite vehicle for studies — it is a measurable real-world task that allows for divergent thinking.

Orchestral demand for John Williams’ music has risen so much that his career as a classical musician is almost as fruitful as his film music work.

New Orleans is at the nexus of cultures: influences from the African diaspora, from France, from Native American communities, and many more.