Nestled in the middle of all of it was Yunchan Lim, the mop-haired 21-year-old who made history three years ago as the Van ...

As temperatures drop, music venues are heating up with great concerts and opera productions available throughout the ...

The Chicago Symphony’s annual holiday program “Merry, Merry Chicago!” breathes new life into some holiday classics, with a few surprises on the way. Joining Audrina Sinclair is guest conductor John ...

Conductor Klaus Mäkelä, right, and pianist Yunchan Lim during a concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on Dec. 18, 2025.

Mäkelä conducted the world premiere of subito con forza in 2020 and he drew a notably well-balanced performance from the CSO ...

This Chicago Symphony Orchestra program running through Saturday offers an exciting glimpse into what Mäkelä, the group's music director designate, has in store for local audiences.

Having served as music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) from 2010–23, Riccardo Muti has played an integral role in shaping the acclaimed ensemble’s unique sound. As he returns to his ...

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has closed out 2025 in style, with three concerts led by the Zell music director designate.

Mothers who've had children killed by gun violence partner with Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians to create songs that keep the memory of their children alive.

We love living within minutes of downtown Chicago, but I sometimes ask myself, what good is boasting about our world-class cultural institutions if I’m not taking advantage of them? Luckily, the ...

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