The latest news on performances of Classical Music in Chicago.
Camerata Chicago will present Mendelssohn's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM alongside Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante and the world premiere of Tony Payne's FANTASY ON ENGLISH MELODIES across three Chicago-area venues.
The online international violin competition invites violinists ages 7-28 to register for its 2026 edition.
Pianist Matthew Hagle will perform works by Brahms, Ravel, and Schumann in a program exploring the connection between music and literature at Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston.
The newly merged Third Coast Symphony will perform at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, featuring pianist Jeremy Vigil, a world premiere by Kareem Roustom, and a James Bond-themed holiday concert with vocalist Cheryl Wilson.
The Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition winners will perform Bartók's String Quartet No.
The online international competition will welcome violinists ages 7 to 28 in Young Artist and Senior Artist divisions, with cash prizes and a global virtual stage for participants.
American Music Institute announced violin-piano duo Yang and Olivia as Artists-in-Residence and college faculty members, offering lessons, workshops, masterclasses, and performances.
Camerata Chicago has announced its 23rd concert season, featuring works by Mendelssohn, Mozart, Handel, Bach, Vivaldi, Poulenc and Faure across Chicago and suburban Illinois venues.
Yang and Olivia, a violin-piano duo with competition wins and international touring credits, will join American Music Institute as Artists-in-Residence and college faculty.
The American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO) will offer band and orchestra clinics to Chicago-area public and private schools, with sessions covering musicianship, sectionals, and collaborative skills, plus optional auditions for its Chamber Music Program.
Ravinia Festival will open its redesigned Hunter Pavilion with a Chicago Symphony Orchestra gala led by Marin Alsop, featuring pianist Yunchan Lim and a special flute appearance by Lizzo.
The Chicago Philharmonic will perform AMERICAN MAVERICKS at the new Elie Wiesel Auditorium at the Obama Presidential Center, one of the first performances in the landmark space, featuring guest artists Kishi Bashi and others.
The Chicago Violin Competition (CVC) is accepting registrations for its 2026 online edition, open to violinists aged 7–28 worldwide across Young Artist and Senior Artist divisions.
The American Youth Chamber Orchestra in Chicago is accepting applications for merit scholarships and need-based financial aid for its 2026-27 chamber music program, open to musicians ages 7-18.
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
The American Music Institute is accepting applications for Merit Scholarships and Need-Based Financial Aid for students aged 5–18 across its Chicago-area campuses.
The American Music Institute (AMI) will present a student recital at its Clarendon Hills, IL campus, featuring performers of all ages and skill levels across a variety of music styles.
Third Coast Symphony, formed by a merger of the Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra and Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, will present a free performance in Chicago.
The Chicago Violin Competition has opened registration for its 2026 online edition, welcoming violinists ages 7–28 from around the world, with prizes up to $3,000 for Senior Artists.
American Youth Chamber Orchestra's Chicago program is accepting auditions for its year-round chamber music program for students ages 7–18.
The Chicago Violin Competition has opened registration for its 2026 Grand Prix, an online international event open to violinists ages 7–28, evaluated by a global jury across Young and Senior Artist divisions.
Trombonist Dr Terry Leahy has joined American Music Institute as an instructor.
Madison Colasanti has joined The American Music Institute's faculty, teaching voice, piano, and guitar.
James Gaffigan will conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and San Francisco Symphony this spring, with Jean-Yves Thibaudet among featured soloists.
The Chicago Violin Competition opened registration for its 2026 online edition, scheduled for November 22, with violinists ages 7–28 eligible.
Yang and Olivia, a violin-piano duo with credits from the Tchaikovsky Competition and performances in over 30 U.
The Music Institute of Chicago will host its 95th Anniversary Gala in May.
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The American Youth Chamber Orchestra will present its Chamber Music Program for young musicians aged 7-18 in Clarendon Hills, IL, starting June 2026.
The American Music Institute (AMI) has expanded its educational offerings to include harp lessons at its Clarendon Hills and Downers Grove campuses in Illinois.
American Music Institute will welcome Cathryn Cowell to its faculty.
The American Music Institute, with locations in Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, St Charles, and Geneva, IL, will present special violin fiddling lessons this March in celebration of St.
On March 28, 2026, the American Music Institute will present a Youth Orchestra Audition Prep Masterclass at its Clarendon Hills Campus, aimed at enhancing audition skills for young musicians.
The Chicago Violin Competition is an international violin competition held online, providing promising young talent an outlet to exhibit their art on the world's stage.
Study with world-class faculty from Juilliard, Oberlin, Berklee, and other top music conservatories around the world at the American Youth Chamber Orchestra (AYCO) located in the west suburbs of Chicago.
American Music Institute will offer music lessons in downtown Geneva, Illinois, serving students ages 5 to 18.
The American Youth Chamber Orchestra will present its Spring 2026 Chamber Music Program, featuring a distinguished faculty of musicians.
The Music Institute of Chicago Academy will present a series of free concerts showcasing its pre-college conservatory students.
Sean Doherty will perform with an ensemble from the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at a Valentine’s-themed dinner event in Wayne, Illinois.
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Carnegie Hall Presents: Santiago Cañón-Valencia and Victor Santiago Asuncion Carnegie Hall (11/10-11/10) |
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NYFOS Next: A Perfect Rose: Dorothy Parker Songs The Theater at 150 W 17th Street (9/27-9/27) |
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American Composers Orchestra: New Virtuoso: Low End Theory at Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall (3/18-3/18) |
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NYFOS Next: This Now Naked Life The Theater at 150 W 17th Street (11/15-11/15) |
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American Composers Orchestra: Hello, America: We Gather Here at Carnegie Hall Carnegie Hall (10/27-10/27) |
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New York Festival of Song: First-Name Basis New York Festival of Song: First-Name Basis (10/20-10/20) |
