Sound escape

Meet Chicago's new classical musicians. Plus, Riccardo Muti takes over the CSO.

As conductor Riccardo Muti prepares to take the podium at the CSO, should we brace ourselves for one of his trademark imbroglios or ...

How does Muti compare with his predecessors, legendary former CSO directors Sir Georg ...

A new generation of classical musicians are reigniting the genre with smashed violins and PBR.

New-music composers have torn down the walls separating classical from pop, rock and hip-hop, but the influences flow both ways. ...

Chicago's new-music scene is bursting with fresh artists and compositions. Here are a few must-see standouts in the upcoming season.

Musicians and audience members share their thoughts on Riccardo Muti and this season's highlights.