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2019 in Review: Classical Music

Yo-Yo Ma greets Chicagoans. Todd Rosenberg Photography.

As the year and the decade are winding down, it is hard to avoid thinking about the time that has passed. In this day and age, when events swirl around […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 5/10 – 5/13

The curated weekend is here and it’s a big one! So big in fact that there are quite a few events in the calendar that just couldn’t fit into this […]

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Preview: Third Coast Percussion to Premiere Paddle to the Sea on Sunday Evening

Chicago’s Grammy Award winning Third Coast Percussion will be offering a water-themed program that includes the Chicago premiere of their new piece, Paddle to the Sea at Thalia Hall on […]

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Interview: New Percussion Concerto by Augusta Read Thomas to Premiere November 12

Augusta Read Thomas shows off a score. Photo by Anthony Barach.

The Harris Theater will host the world premiere of a new work by Chicago composer Augusta Read Thomas this Sunday, November 12. Sonorous Earth is a concerto for orchestra and […]

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Third Coast Percussion Soars After Winning Grammy Award

Last year’s Ear Taxi Festival put Chicago’s vibrant contemporary art music scene on display, demonstrating a deep and talented community of local composers and performers. One of the brightest lights […]

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Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 5/25 – 5/28

It feels like I’ve been writing about rainy days and Twin Peaks for weeks now. Don’t let the upcoming wet days discourage you from enjoying this pre-Memorial Day weekend. Go […]

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Preview: Music of Augusta Read Thomas to be Celebrated This Saturday Night

Coming on the heels of Augusta Read Thomas’ recent appointment to head the new Chicago Center for Contemporary Composition, the Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago will be hosting […]

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Preview: Rush Hour Concerts Unveils 17th Summer Concert Series

Rush Hour Concerts is offering a perfect way to end the work day with its 17th season of free chamber music concerts at St. James Cathedral. Running every Tuesday from […]

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