Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Names Jennie Oh Brown New Executive Director
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras has announced Jennie Oh Brown as its next Executive Director, beginning May 22, 2023.
Chicago Classical Music News Coverage — Page 3
The latest news on performances of Classical Music in Chicago.
Music Institute Chorale Presents THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS, June 4
The Music Institute of Chicago Chorale, conducted by Daniel Wallenberg with Gregory Shifrin on piano, concludes its 2022–23 season with “There's No Business Like Show Business” Sunday, June 4 at 3 p.
THE BATMAN IN CONCERT Comes To Chicago Auditorium Theatre
'The Batman In Concert' comes to Chicago Auditorium Theatre this May.
New Philharmonic 2023-2024 Season to Feature Guest Artists Esme Arias-Kim, Rick Michel, and More
New Philharmonic, the professional orchestra in residence at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), has announced their 2023-2024 Season.
GRAMMY Winner Third Coast Percussion Blends Street Dance, EDM And Classical In One Performance In METAMORPHOSIS
Third Coast Percussion, a GRAMMY Award-winning quartet of classically trained percussionists, has announced Metamorphosis, a Chicago Premiere that culminates the ensemble's 2022-23 Chicago concert season.
The Taiwan Philharmonic With Violinist Paul Huang Makes Wentz Concert Hall Debut In The Chicago Area
The Taiwan Philharmonic - known as the National Symphony Orchestra in its homeland - returns to the United States for a national tour this spring, led by new Music Director Jun Märkl.
Nathan Gunn & Ann Harada Join New Philharmonic For Broadway In Concert: SOUTH PACIFIC, April 15-16
New Philharmonic, the professional orchestra in residence at the McAninch Arts Center, closes out its 2022-2023 season with Broadway in Concert: “South Pacific” 7:30 p.
50th Annual Bach Week Festival Announces 2023 Dates
The Chicago area's 50th annual Bach Week Festival will present five distinctly different Baroque concert programs in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois, April 28 to May 14, 2023.
What You Need to Know About the World Premiere of PROXIMITY at Lyric Opera of Chicago
See details about the world premiere of Proximity at Lyric Opera of Chicago!
Chicago Philharmonic to Present Ryan Speedo Green In Concert In October
The Chicago Philharmonic Society will welcome two-time Grammy Award winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green in a concert showcasing selections from opera and musical theater, one night only; Saturday, October 14 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance.
Music Institute Of Chicago Celebrates Trailblazing Women In Classical Music At Annual Gala Benefit, May 15
Honoring trailblazing women in classical music who inspire the next generation, the Music Institute of Chicago hosts its Annual Gala Benefit on Monday, May 15 at 5:30 p.
Taiwan Philharmonic to Return to the US Under The Baton Of Music Director Jun Märkl
The Taiwan Philharmonic - known as the National Symphony Orchestra in its homeland - will be one of the first international orchestra to be presented by the New York Philharmonic in David Geffen Hall in their return to the United States for a national tour this spring, led by new Music Director Jun
The Orion Ensemble 30th Anniversary Season Continues In Aurora, Chicago, And Evanston
The Orion Ensemble's 30th anniversary season continues with two virtuosic trios at three venues: New England Congregational Church in Aurora (March 5), PianoForte Studios in Chicago (March 8) and Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston (March 12).
Reverón Piano Trio Spotlights Latin-American Classical Music At Nichols Concert Hall
The Music Institute of Chicago shines a spotlight on classical music by Latin-American composers with the return of the Reverón Piano Trio, which co-curates the Music Institute's concert series.
Aizuri Quartet to Embark On U.S. Tour With New Program THE ART OF TRANSLATION
The GRAMMY-nominated Aizuri Quartet will present its latest program, The Art of Translation, which creatively juxtaposes works by Schubert with pieces by some of today's most compelling new voices.
Chicago Philharmonic Welcomes Four New Members To Board Of Directors
The Chicago Philharmonic Society has announced the addition of four dynamic new members to the organization's Board of Directors.
The Danish String Quartet to Present 20th Anniversary US Winter Tour
The Danish String Quartet, celebrating its 20th Anniversary season, will return to the U.
Grammy Winner Sharon Isbin to Perform North American Premiere of Tan Dun's Concerto for Guitar & Orchestra
Multiple Grammy Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin will perform the North American Premiere of Tan Dun’s Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra, written for her, with the Chicago Philharmonic on January 14, 2023 at the Harris Theater.
Music Institute Hosts MUSICAL PETTING ZOOS, January 8–22
The Music Institute of Chicago invites musicians of all ages and abilities who may be interested in private or group class music instruction to open houses in January in Chicago, Evanston, Winnetka, and Lake Forest.
Woodwindist/Composer Josh Sinton Embarks On 10-City Tour This December
Woodwindist, composer and creative musician Josh Sinton caps off an extraordinarily productive and busy year with a 10-city tour, Thursday, December 1 – Sunday, December 18.
Water Gap Orchestra to Make Morris Museum Debut in December
Making their debut at the Morris Museum, the Water Gap Orchestra will play Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite on Sunday, December 11 at 3:00 PM.
THE GODFATHER LIVE, with 61 Piece Orchestra, to Play Chicago's Auditorium Theatre
On Saturday, November 12th at 8 pm, ten-time Academy Award-winning masterpiece, The Godfather, will be screened and performed with a 61-piece orchestra in celebration of the iconic film's 50th anniversary, produced by CineConcerts and presented by Massimo Gallotta Productions.
Itzhak Perlman to Perform IN THE FIDDLER'S HOUSE at Chicago Symphony Center in December
On Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 7:00pm CT, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents violinist and maestro Itzhak Perlman in his critically-acclaimed klezmer show, In the Fiddler's House.
William Ferris Chorale 2022-23 Season
As the WFC enters its 50th Anniversary season, we celebrate the idea of Movement.
Pianist Matthew Hagle Performs BRAHMS AND HIS CONTEMPORARIES November 5 At Nichols Concert Hall
Music Institute of Chicago piano faculty and well-known Chicago musical artist Matthew Hagle returns to Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, on Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.
Music Institute To Present Maestra Marin Alsop With Dushkin Award At Annual Gala Benefit May 15, 2023
The Music Institute of Chicago, which has been dedicated to advancing innovation, access, and excellence in music education for more than 90 years, announces that Maestra Marin Alsop will receive the prestigious Dushkin Award at its Annual Gala Benefit, scheduled May 15, 2023.
Chicago Philharmonic Welcomes Record 15 Member Musicians For 2022-23 Season
The Chicago Philharmonic Society has announced the addition of 15 new musician members for the 22/23 Season.
Rembrandt Chamber Musicians Announces 2022–2023 Season Of Concerts In Evanston And Chicago
The Rembrandt Chamber Musicians, Chicago's flagship ensemble covering the full spectrum of classical chamber music, has announced details of its 33rd concert season, 2022-2023, comprising five programs to be performed at venues in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois.
POPS FOR CHAMPAGNE Celebrates 40th Anniversary And Reveals Renovations To Speakeasy, Watershed
The nation's most acclaimed champagne bar, Pops for Champagne, 601 N State St.
American Composers Orchestra Announces 2022 EarShot Readings Commission For Elijah Daniel Smith
American Composers Orchestra (ACO) announces that composer Elijah Daniel Smith is the recipient of its 2022 EarShot Readings Commission, supported by Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting.
Ravinia Announces Lineup Of October-May Concerts In Bennett Gordon Hall
Ravinia's fall-spring Bennett Gordon Hall concert series returns in 2022-23 for the first time since 2019 and will include 22 festival premieres.
Music Institute to Present Cuarteto Latinoamericano in October
The Music Institute of Chicago kicks off the Nichols Concert Hall 2022–23 season with the world-renowned Cuarteto Latinomericano Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 p.
The Music Institute of Chicago Announces 2022–23 Season at Historic Nichols Concert Hall
The Music Institute of Chicago’s 2022–23 season at historic Nichols Concert Hall in downtown Evanston features a diverse lineup of artists performing classical, jazz, and gospel music.
Manfred Honeck to Makes U.S. Opera Debut with at The Met, Returns to Chicago & San Francisco Symphonies
After opening his 15th season as Music Director of the Pittsburgh Symphony with a gala benefit featuring Joshua Bell (Sep 17), Honeck makes his American operatic debut with Mozart's Idomeneo at New York's Metropolitan Opera (Sep 28–Oct 20); returns to the podiums of the Chicago Symphony (Nov 17–
Carnegie Hall's NYO Jazz to Make First-Ever US Tour This Summer 2022
This summer, Carnegie Hall’s national youth jazz orchestra NYO Jazz—which showcases the legacy and bright future of American jazz—returns for its fifth year following performances at Carnegie Hall and successful international tours to Europe and Asia.
Music Institute Raises More Than $765,000 At Annual Gala Benefit June 2
Celebrating more than 90 years of advancing innovation, access, and excellence in music education, the Music Institute of Chicago welcomed 200 guests to its Annual Gala Benefit on Thursday, June 2 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.
Watch: Lyric Opera of Chicago's VERDI VOICES Concert Now Available for Free Digital Streaming
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s recent Verdi Voices concert starring three of the world’s most accomplished Verdians — soprano Tamara Wilson, tenor Russell Thomas, and conductor and Lyric Opera of Chicago Music Director Enrique Mazzola — is now available digitally and can be streamed for free here
Chicago Philharmonic Announces 2022-23 Season
Chicago Philharmonic has announced its 22/23 Symphonic Season on the heels of a thrilling 21/22 Season, ending with the sold-out Chicago Premiere of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther in Concert.
Chicago Philharmonic Society Announces Summer Series
At the close of Chicago Philharmonic's thrilling 2021-2022 Symphonic Season on May 29, the organization proudly announces a ten-concert summer series that kicks off June 10 and will take place throughout the Chicagoland area.