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Live Jazz at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Embodies ‘The Freedom Principle' Exhibit
In conjunction with the art exhibit 'The Freedom Principle,' the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is presenting an impressive lineup of jazz performances, premieres and multimedia events. -
The Next Generation of 3D-Printed Musical Instruments Are Worthy of a Star Trek Movie
It was only a matter of time until some brilliant designers started using the new 3D printing technology to make musical instruments. The science has recently moved beyond creating mere reproductions of existing musical instruments into promising new realms of creativity, sound and design. -
But Is It Art? Graphic Scores by John Cage, Cornelius Cardew and Others Are Worthy of the MoMA
Some contemporary composers prefer to use shapes, arrows and other visual symbols to indicate pitch, duration or volume in their music. Many of the graphic scores that result are quite beautiful and resemble works of modern art. -
REVIEW: Frederica von Stade is Riveting in ‘A Coffin in Egypt,’ an Opera Strong in Emotional Impact, Yet Lacking in Musical Variety
'A Coffin in Egypt' received its Chicago premiere Saturday night at the Harris Theater, with mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade in the starring role. The new opera by Ricky Ian Gordon is enlivened by von Stade’s emotionally moving portrayal of a woman struggling to deal with her wealthy husband’s infidelity. -
Frederica von Stade Uncovers Dark Family Secrets in 'A Coffin in Egypt,' to be Staged by Chicago Opera Theater
Ricky Ian Gordon’s opera 'A Coffin in Egypt,' written for legendary mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade, is coming to the Harris Theater in Chicago on April 25, 29 and May 1 and 3. Von Stade will reprise her tour-de-force portrayal of Myrtle Bledsoe, grande dame of Egypt, Texas, in this Chicago Opera Theater production. -
Violinist Hilary Hahn Returns to Symphony Center in Chicago, Releases New Album of Concertos by Mozart and Vieuxtemps
Violinist Hilary Hahn will present a solo recital at Symphony Center on April 12, featuring works by Bach, Schumann and Debussy, as well as selections from her Grammy Award-winning album 'In 27 Pieces.' Hahn released her newest album, 'Mozart 5, Vieuxtemps 4 – Violin Concertos,' on March 31. -
Stephen Cleobury on the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge—Live in Chicago
Devotees of the English choral tradition can hear the world-famous Choir of King's College performing live at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago on Tuesday, March 24. The concert is part of the Symphony Center Presents (SCP) concert series. -
'Mozart in the Jungle' Author Blair Tindall Dishes on the Hit Amazon TV Series--Renewed for 2nd Season
'Mozart in the Jungle,' the hit TV series about love, ambition and jealousy backstage at the symphony, was recently renewed for a second season on Amazon Instant Video. I recently had the opportunity to talk with Tindall about her book, the series, and life after 'Mozart in the Jungle.' -
Lyric Opera of Chicago Announces 2015-16 Season, World Premiere of 'Bel Canto'; President and CEO Kenneth Pigott Dies at 71
Lyric Opera of Chicago’s 2015-16 season will feature nine new-to-Chicago productions, including the long-awaited world premiere of 'Bel Canto,' an opera based on the award-winning 2001 novel by Ann Patchett. Shortly after Lyric announced their upcoming season, Kenneth Pigott, president and CEO of Lyric’s Board of Directors, passed away on February 13. -
Have Dogs, Will Travel: Bass-Baritone Luca Pisaroni’s Life on the Operatic Fast Track--with Canine Companions
Wherever in the world Luca Pisaroni goes to sing, he is accompanied by his two dogs, Lenny and Tristan. Currently, the dogs are with him in New York, where he is singing Leporello in the Metropolitan Opera's production of 'Don Giovanni.' -
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Announces 2015-16 Season, New Composers-In-Residence
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra recently announced its 125th Anniversary Season, during which the CSO will take a fresh look at some of the works the Orchestra has premiered over the past 125 years. The CSO also announced a renewed focus on the Austro-German orchestral repertoire, from Handel to Mahler, in 2015-16. -
Classicalite's Five Best... Artist Pub Shots of 2014
Creating a great publicity photo is a difficult art. And at Classicalite, we see a lot of them, both good and bad. Here is a gallery of the top five publicity shots to have crossed our desks in 2014. -
The Castleton Festival Announces 2015 Season, Featuring Premiere of Derrick Wang’s Opera ‘Scalia/Ginsburg’ and Wynton Marsalis’ Summer Jazz Academy
The 2015 season will showcase Castleton’s rising stars alongside world-renowned artists in new productions of Gounod’s 'Roméo et Juliette,' Ravel’s 'L’heure espagnole' (The Spanish Hour), and a world premiere of Derrick Wang’s comic opera 'Scalia/Ginsburg.' Jazz at Lincoln Center, in conjunction with Wynton Marsalis, will host a summer Jazz Academy residency for high school musicians at Castleton. -
Singing Comet Is a Mystery to Rosetta Scientists Responsible for Philae Probe Landing
Singing Comet 67p is a mystery to the scientists of the Rosetta mission who successfully landed the Philae probe on the comet’s surface yesterday. The comet is emitting a strange “song” into space, which was first detected by instruments on the Rosetta orbiter several months ago. -
Professor Says that J.S. Bach's Wife Wrote Some of His Most Famous Works
Australian professor Martin Jarvis proposes that Anna Magdalena Bach actually wrote the Cello Suites and several other of Bach’s masterpieces.
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