M.L. Rantala

Joseph Bologne (1745–99) was a man of considerable and wide-ranging achievements. He was the greatest fencer in France, winning against established figures one-on-one, and more than once defeating small gangs

Sirena Huang is the 2022 Gold Medalist of the 11th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and also the winner of eight of the 11 special prizes in this event.

At the opera, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. You may have an awkward conductor, disappointing principals, or wacky staging. But when you go to Lyric

Mahler and Mäkelä: A stunning and ravishing performance at Symphony Center

The double bass is an integral part of the modern orchestra but is rarely offered a chance to shine in solo settings. No one has done more to change that

Klaus Mäkelä, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director designate, began his fortnight residency last week with a towering performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 3. He followed that up with another

Last Friday night I found myself in Rosehill Cemetery. It was founded in 1859 and is 350 acres — the largest cemetery in the City of Chicago. William Boyingon, the

The Grossman Ensemble closed out its 2024–25 season with a concert late last month made up of their usual all-world-premiere program. Four composers brought intriguing new works to Hyde Park

Chicago Opera Theater has just unveiled a remarkable new work. “She Who Dared” is a compelling true story with warts-and-all details that reflect nuance and reveals fascinating scenes of the

Riccardo Muti served as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 10th music director from 2010 to 2023. Thereafter, he was named the first (and so far the only) music director emeritus for