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10 Chicago Musical Events for Halloween 2022

Some of the most intriguing, spine-curdling, and spirited musical events all around the Chicago area.

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Associated Press | October 20, 2022

NHL’s Kraken get original music from Oscar winner Zimmer
Janai Brugger as Glauce and Matthew Polenzani as Giasone in Cherubini's Medea
Hannah Edgar | October 19, 2022

Chicago-born opera stars Janai Brugger & Matthew Polenzani trade hometown tales, tips for singing on camera
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Associated Press | October 14, 2022

Wynton Marsalis joins forces with Michigan Marching Band
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9 Things To Know About Monteverdi’s Vespers
Fatima Dabbah | October 14, 2022
Even though his compositions were well known across Europe during his time, one of Claudio Monteverdi‘s most enduring works was likely not performed (in its entirety, at least) in his lifetime!
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Team picked to make ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ into stage musical
Associated Press | October 13, 2022
Dates for future productions, as well as additional creative team members and cast, will be announced in 2023.

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Quiz: How Well Do You Know These Symphony Titles & Nicknames?
WFMT | October 13, 2022
Jupiter, Pastoral, Philosopher. There are countless symphonies with nicknames, monikers, and titles. Can you keep them straight?
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Willliam Grant Still’s Top 5 Works According to His Daughter, Judith Anne Still
Keegan Morris | October 12, 2022
Despite an upturn, William Grant Still's music remains under-performed. We spoke to Judith Anne Still about her five favorite pieces by her father.
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Who are the 2022 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?
Associated Press | October 12, 2022
Musicians Tomeka Reid (who is Chicago-based), Martha Gonzalez, and Ikue Mori are among the grantees.
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