The Grant Park Orchestra was formed in 1944 when the Chicago Park District assembled a single resident orchestra under the direction of Principal Conductor Nikolai Malko to perform at the Grant …

American conductor, Anthony Parnther, has forged a singularly unique career that melds his love for the music of all genres with his prowess as a conductor, bassoonist, opera singer, producer, storyteller, …

Now celebrating its 60th anniversary season, the 80+ member Grant Park Chorus was formed in 1962 by Thomas Peck, who led the group until his death in 1994. His protégé, Michael …

Lauded for leading performances of "pure magic" (Washington Post), conductor Eugene Rogers is at the vanguard of American musicians, recognized as a musical leader and teacher across North America and, increasingly, …

American soprano, Janai Brugger, the 2012 winner of Operalia and of the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, made her television debut last season when she sang a specially-written requiem composed by …

“Mr. Harouna is a supremely talented Apprentice Artist, and his rolling, mature baritone was invested with beautiful phrasing, controlled delivery and commendable character delineation.” – Opera Today

Sankara Harouna’s musical journey …

Anton Bruckner was an Austrian composer best known for his monumental symphonies, sacred choral works, and profound contributions to 19th-century Romantic music. Born in Ansfelden on September 4, 1824, he showed …

Margaret Allison Bonds (March 3, 1913 – April 26, 1972)[1] was an American composer, pianist, arranger, and teacher. One of the first Black composers and performers to gain recognition in the …

(7 May 1833 – 3 April 1897) Johannes Brahms was a German composer, pianist and conductor of the Romantic period. Born in Hamburg, Brahms settled in Vienna.

Brahms wrote four symphonies, …