Newly announced engagements for the city's illustrious arts and music groups.
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.
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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.
2024–2025 Season of Change for Chicago Opera Theater
The season is the first programmed by 2023-appointed general director Lawrence Edelson and the first following the departure of Lidiya Yankovskaya as music director.
With Summer Near, 25th Annual Rush Hour Concerts Announced
The series presents savvy commuters with free, approachable concerts at River North’s Saint James Cathedral.
Harris Theater Shares ’24–25 Season
The lineup includes chamber performances, dance, family programming, and more.
Cristian Măcelaru to become music director of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in 2025–26
The 44-year-old will be music director designate in the 2024–25 season and then will have a four-year term.
Chicago Public Library To Hold Mega Sale for Nearly 10 Thousand LPs
A thrifty way to add to your collection and help out one of Chicago's cherished cultural institutions!
Calidore Wins 2024 BBC Music Magazine Chamber Award
The quartet is one of the US's leading ensembles.
Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents, dies
Davis made his Lyric Opera debut in 1987 and led about 700 performances of 62 operas by 22 composers.
