Lyric Opera of Chicago back on the radio

The Lyric Opera of Chicago musicians have just reached a new three year agreement. According to the most recent issue of the Intermezzo from the Chicago Federation of Musicians, the agreement will provide significant wage, benefit, and working condition improvements...

Attending the July 28 Grant Park Symphony Concert

Tonight I went down to Chicago’s beautiful Millennium Park to check out the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra. This orchestra moved into the facility just a couple of summers ago, and it is a massive venue improvement for this fine ensemble. Frank Gehry designed the...

Quality 5 string bass for sale $6000

Andy Anderson from the Lyric Opera of Chicago is selling an excellent 5 string Christopher bass. Any has done extensive work on this instrument to make the sound and playability as good as possible. I have played on this bass and have really enjoyed it. For more...

Chicago Classical Music Calendar Highlights 4/14-23/06

Elgin Symphony OrchestraStephen Squires, conductorCarrie Koffman, saxophonemusic of John WilliamsFri 4/21, 8 PMPrairie Center for the Arts201 Schaumburg Ct.Schaumburg, ILSat 4/22, 8 PM, and Sun 4/23, 3:30 PMHemmens Theater150 DexterElgin, IL(847)888-4000Saint Paul...