Announcing: Grant Park Music Festival Broadcasts 2024
From world premieres to war horses, the exciting slate of concert broadcasts has something for everyone.
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Karen Slack Named Lyric Unlimited Artist-in-Residence
In addition to her respected artistry, Slack's industry-leading endeavors strive to make classical music and opera more accessible and inclusive.
Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 3
Whether through movies, advertising, samples, or other popular media, classical music is everywhere — you just have to know what to look for!
David Sanborn, Grammy-winning saxophonist who played on hundreds of albums, dies at 78
Equally versatile and prolific, Sanborn enjoyed rare fame and popularity for a saxophone player.
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.
Playlist: Relaxing Romantic-Era Classical Music
Combining ardor and artistry, the Romantic Era emphasized lyricism, expression, drama, and passion.
Playlist: Classical Music for a Quick, Confidence-Boosting Commute
Whether you're headed to work, school, or home, get to where you need to go with this propulsive, positive playlist.
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200: Revolutionary work of art has spawned two centuries of joy, goodwill and propaganda
"The proportions alone are staggering," says Grammy-winning conductor Teddy Abrams, music director of the Louisville Orchestra.
Playlist: How Video Game Music Has Leveled Up
The first video games were completely silent — now they have full orchestral scores that adapt and respond to on-screen action.
Chicago Music and Arts Events for AAPI Heritage Month
Performances to honor the rich diversity of AAPI musical and arts traditions.
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.
