News
September 06, 2011
Grant Park Music Festival names former artistic advisor as new chief 
by Lawrence A. Johnson, Chicago Classical Review more...
September 06, 2011
For Paul Winberg, taking up executive post at Grant Park is a homecoming
by John Von Rhein, Classical Music Critic, Chicago Tribune more...
July 19, 2011
For Grant Park chorus master Bell, it's 10 productive years - and counting
by John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune more...
June 14, 2011
With Kalmar at helm, Grant Park looks to another summer of good music in a grand setting
by John von Rhein, Chicago Tribune more...
June 14, 2011
Kalmar Waters: Amidst the city's choppy cultural currents, the Grant Park Music Festival charts a higher-profile course
by Dennis Polkow, NewCity more...
June 12, 2011
Kalmar and Bell prove a dynamic working duo at the Grant Park Music Festival
by Wynne Delacoma, Chicago Classical Review more...
March 03, 2011
Grant Park Music Festival to offer richly varied lineup with several choral masterworks
A look at the 2011 Grant Park Music Festival Season more...
March 03, 2011
Summertime, and there's good music for everyone at Grant Park Festival
by John von Rhein Chicago Tribune more...
August 20, 2010
Profile of Carlos Kalmar
Writer Tom Mullaney profiles Grant Park Music Festival's Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar's conducting career and musical achievements. more...
August 18, 2010
Preview Mahler Symphony No. 2
Dennis Polkow from NewCity recommends and previews Grant Park Music Festival's performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2. more...
August 12, 2010
Critics Choice Brahms and Bizet
The Brahms and Bizet performance by the Grant Park Music Festival selected as Critics Choice by the Chicago Reader. more...
August 10, 2010
Preview of Dvorák's Requiem
It is a work that is rarely performed and has a moving effect on both performers and audiences...and should provide an extraordinary showcase for the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and soloists. more...
August 08, 2010
Carlos Kalmar Continues to Get Good Press in Chicago
James Bash from Oregon Music News highlights some of the press Principal Conductor Carlos Kalmar received during Grant Park Music Festival's 2010 season. more...
August 03, 2010
Arts, Lakefront Among Chicagoans' Favorite Things
Like Roethle, people who live in the Chicago area enjoy taking the train downtown for an evening of free jazz in the park. Even if they never set foot inside Symphony Center or the Civic Opera House, they enjoy living in a city that has orchestras and opera companies. more...
July 20, 2010
Planet Earth Live Brings Nature Outdoors
See BBC's Planet Earth Live outdoors in the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Wednesday, July 21 and bring the BBC nature documentary out of your living room and into the Great Lawn of Millennium Park! more...
June 17, 2010
Grand Concert at Pritzker Pavilion Is a Neighborhood Event for Some
Read what a few Grant Park Music Festival members have to say about their concert-going experience. more...
June 15, 2010
Nine and a Half Weeks of Free Classical Music
Alexander Hough of The Chicagoist discusses the Festival's 2010 opening night and traditions that go along with enjoying the free outdoor classical music series in Millennium Park. more...
June 14, 2010
Kalmar Set to Open His Tenth Season with The Grant Park Music Festival
Chicago Classical Review gives an overview of the Festival's 2010 season with candid insight from Principal Conductor, Carlos Kalmar. more...
June 10, 2010
Chorus Takes Centerstage in 2010 Grant Park Lineup
Wynee Delacoma of The Chicago Sun-Times discusses the Festival's ambitious choral repertoire for the 2010 season. more...
February 22, 2010
Elizabeth Hurley and Christopher Bell Discuss the 2010 Season
Andrew Patner of WFMT sits down with Elizabeth Hurley, Executive Director, and Christopher Bell, Chorus Director, to talk about the 2010 season in detail. more...
February 18, 2010
New Director to Build on Solid Foundation
New director looks to partnerships with Grant Park Music Festival this summer and beyond. more...
February 18, 2010
Chorus to Be in The Spotlight This Summer
While the 2010 installment of Chicago’s free lakefront music festival will mark principal conductor Carlos Kalmar’s tenth anniversary, this summer will also present ample opportunities for the superb Grant Park Chorus to shine at Millennium Park under director Christopher Bell. more...
February 18, 2010
Grant Park Music Festival Announces Free Summer Concert Plans
First free performance for the 76th season scheduled for June 16, 2010. more...
October 28, 2009
Festival Hires Elizabeth Hurley as Executive Director
After a seven-month international search, Elizabeth Hurley is named the new Executive Director of the Grant Park Music Festival. more...
October 28, 2009
Former CSO Fundraiser Hired as Festival's Chief
Elizabeth Hurley, current director of development for the Metropolitan Opera and former Chicago Symphony Orchestra fundraiser, will assume leadership of the lakefront summer festival. more...
August 30, 2009
Sounds of Chicago's Lakefront featured on WGN Radio with Rick Kogan
Tony Macaluso, co-author of Sounds of Chicago's Lakefront, discusses Grant Park Music Festival's new book with WGN The Sunday Papers host Rick Kogan. more...
August 17, 2009
Grant Park Music Festival Featured on Critical Thinking with Andrew Patner
Tune in for archival audio from historic radio broadcasts, a behind-the-scene look at the making of Sounds of Chicago's Lakefront, and segments of the book narrated by Tony Macaluso. more...
August 11, 2009
Preview: Beethoven's 9th Symphony
To close out the 75th season, the Grant Park Orchestra and Chorus perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony. more...
August 07, 2009
GPMF Featured on 98.7WFMT & National Radio Syndication
Exploring Music With Bill McGlaughlin on 98.7WFMT will be featuring performances from the Grant Park Music Festival Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14 beginning at 7:00 pm. more...
August 04, 2009
Conductor Carlos Kalmar and The Grant Park Orchestra/Mahler's Ninth Symphony
Preview and recommendation for Mahler's Ninth Symphony performed by the Grant Park Orchestra and Conductor Carlos Kalmar. more...
July 21, 2009
Tune-in! GPMF Featured on Major News Channels
Chicago media has caught onto the 75th Season fever. Various members of the Festival have been interviewed on WTTW Chicago Tonight, WGN Midday News, NBC 5 News, and ABC 7 News. more...
July 14, 2009
Art Without Borders: Luna Negra Brings a Bossa Nova Collaboration to Millennium Park
An interview with Brazilian jazz singer Luciana Souza on her collaboration with Luna Negra and the Grant Park Orchestra. This performance will take place on July 22 and 24. more...
July 01, 2009
Mysterious Case of July 3rd Fireworks Show
Alexander Hough discusses Grant Park Music Festival's new July 4th tradition, as well as this year's Independence Eve concert. more...
June 27, 2009
The Windy City’s Cultural Delights
An overview of cultural attractions in Chicago, which features the Grant Park Music Festival. more...
June 25, 2009
Pre-Release Book Buzz
The word is out and anticipation is rising. There is much talk and excitement surrounding the release of our new book Sounds of Chicago’s Lakefront. more...
June 16, 2009
The Sound of Summer
How Grant Park concerts have stirred the city's spirit for 75 years more...
June 09, 2009
New Book Chronicles History of Grant Park Music Festival
Eight Forty-Eight’s Richard Steele interviews Tony Macaluso, co-author of the book Sounds of Chicago’s Lakefront. more...
June 05, 2009
Chicago's 75-Year-old Sonic Asset
As the Grant Park Music Festival celebrates its 75th season, it's a fitting moment to celebrate the fabled past and vibrant present of this happy marriage of municipal sponsorship and music. more...
March 18, 2009
Grant Park Music Festival Promises Big ‘Plans’
John von Rhein at the Chicago Tribune previews the Grant Park Music Festival’s upcoming 75th season. more...
April 08, 2008
Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2008 Season
Pinchas Zukerman’s Festival debut; U.S. Premiere of ‘A Throw of Dice’ film with orchestral accompaniment; Venetian Night Luciano Pavarotti Tribute Concert; and Opera Week, Among 2008 season highlights. more...
