Quirky customs, long-lived legends, and other classical curiosities and superstitions.

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!

Jolie trained for nearly seven months to prepare for the role. The singing in the film is a blend of actor and the real thing.

For more than a century, artists from all over the world have chosen to give their first performances in the Second City.

A special program to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of “La Divina.”

Chicago native soprano Ailyn Pérez speaks to us about some of her favorite Latin American and Spanish music and shares a playlist of influential singers and music.

With a laugh, Irish conductor and composer Eímear Noone describes herself: “My background is very traditional classical, and my love of all things shiny and new and technological brought me to this world where the orchestra meets technology.” By her description, she seems like a logical candidate to conduct a cutting-edge orchestral recital featuring a hologram Maria Callas.

Maria Callas will return to Chicago’s Lyric Opera House for one night only… in hologram form!

What a time to be a fan of one of the iconic sopranos of the 20th century! Maria Callas enthusiasts in Chicago can delight in having not one, but two outings to immerse themselves in the life and music of the acclaimed diva.