Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov is the orchestra’s new artist-in-residence. A well-attended recital this last weekend and a masterclass with music students on Monday were both windows into his kind of dedication.
Category: Music and Concerts
Holiday shows for 2024: 40 concerts and theater openings, from ‘Nutcracker’ to Mariah Carey
When the weather outside turns frightful, look no further than our guide for seasonal concerts and shows of all kinds.
Shel Talmy, Chicago native who produced hits by The Who and The Kinks, dead at 87
Shel Talmy, a Chicago-born music producer and arranger who worked on such British punk classics as The Who’s “My Generation” and The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me,” has died. He was 87.
Review: Billie Eilish has new confidence on her ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour
On the first of a two-night stand at the United Center, she projected new purpose and energy along with her trademark vulnerability and emotion.
Quincy Jones’ cause of death revealed to be pancreatic cancer, report says
Music legend Quincy Jones died earlier this month reportedly from pancreatic cancer.
Review: Tinashe’s set at the Aragon Ballroom left her fans wanting more
The Chicago concert on her “Match My Freak” tour was all the more compelling for its simplicity, but at times, it felt like she was rushing through the tracks her fans came to hear.
Billy Gibbons talks about the long, good-time road of ZZ Top
“We played The Grove last night and lo and behold strolling through the front aisle was a proud pappa holding his youngster with a set of earphones on — both grinning from ear to ear. It was pretty rewarding,”
Taylor Swift wins big and Rita Ora pays tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs
Taylor Swift came out top at the 2024 MTV EMAs on Sunday, walking away with best artist, best U.S. aact, best live act and best video for “Fortnight” (featuring Post Malone).
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles approves new charges against Lil Durk
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles this week approved new charges against Lil Durk in connection with a 2022 murder-for-hire plot that targeted a rival rapper but instead left the man’s cousin dead. The U.S. attorney’s office in the Central District of California announced Friday that a grand jury returned a superseding indictment charging […]
Beyoncé leads 2025 Grammy noms, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history
When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, “Cowboy Carter” rules the nation.