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It was almost start time, and onstage in the sweltering heat of Grant Park, 52 musicians tuned their instruments and warmed up before the guest of honor arrived. For the Chicago Philharmonic, this ...

Complete Information About Hisaishi Conducts Hisaishi in Chicago at Chicago Symphony Orchestra. One of the most celebrated Japanese composers of our time, Joe Hisaishi has produced music for 10 Hayao ...

For just the second time since 2019, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Joffrey Ballet are teaming up on the stage, with three days of performances at the Symphony Center. There's a new push in ...

Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä Leads Five Weeks of Chicago Symphony Orchestra Programs, Including Symphony Ball in Chicago and a 2027 European Tour Music Director Emeritus for Life ...

When the Chicago Jazz Orchestra decided to record a tribute to Wes Montgomery, the choice of who would sit in for the legendary guitarist was obvious: Bobby Broom, a stellar guitarist in his own right ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Several Chicago theatres are offering plays, musicals, and other various types of shows this holiday season. Goodman Theater will present "A Christmas Carol" from Nov. 20 to Dec. 31, ...

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A huge holiday gift for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was announced Tuesday. The Zell Family Foundation announced it is giving the orchestra association $50 million. The gift is one ...

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has placed a huge bet on Klaus Mäkelä for its future. It’s still too soon to tell whether that will pay off. By David Allen The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has hired ...

Ed Gardner is an ideal ambassador for British music. And he is building an important profile abroad, with a trip to the United States this month. By Hugh Morris The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has ...

Conductor Erina Yashima takes the stage to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Jessie Montgomery’s “Strum for String Orchestra” at Symphony Center on June 3, 2021, in Chicago.