Music
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A plea for help: Wauconda musician who lost his voice to a brain injury seeks answers through documentaryMar 08, 2026 2:45 pm - Wauconda singer-songwriter Eric Kinkel and his supporters have created a documentary film he hopes will lead to the return of his voice due to brain trauma.
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Naperville Chorus to perform opera, sacred classics for 50th anniversary concert April 19Mar 06, 2026 9:41 pm - The Naperville Chorus will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a concert titled “Opera Choruses & Great Choral Classics” on April 19, in Naperville. Led by new music director Kevin Kelly, the performance features works from “Aida,” “Carmen,” and “The Creation.”
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MAC’S Lakeside Pavilion summer concerts include classical, jazz, R&B and countryMar 06, 2026 3:13 pm - The McAninch Arts Center announced its free Lakeside Pavilion summer concert season will commence July 8.
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Augustana ensemble performing with District 300 choirs in Huntley March 20Mar 06, 2026 2:57 pm - Augustana College’s Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble will perform with two local choirs at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley on March 20, before their Seattle and Portland tour.
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Music review: Harry Styles’ ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ swings, sweats and surprises
Mar 06, 2026 11:10 am - On “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” the superstar’s fourth solo album and first full-length project in four years, Styles aims to soundtrack the anonymous exhilaration of being in the audience at one of his concerts.
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CSO announces 2026-2027 seasonMar 05, 2026 2:47 pm - The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s 2026-2027 season includes incoming music director and conductor Klaus Mäkelä, emeritus music director Riccardo Muti and performances by guest artists Yo-Yo Ma, Lang Lang and Andrew Bird.
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Aurora church to host Lenten concert series featuring sacred art and musicMar 04, 2026 1:55 pm - Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora will host two Lenten concerts featuring organ, piano and vocal music.
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Experience Taizé prayer and music at St. Charles Episcopal ChurchMar 04, 2026 1:24 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church will host a Taizé Prayer Service on March 15, featuring the parish choir and instrumentalists in a quiet, reflective format combining repetitive musical chants with spoken word.
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‘Simply astounding’: Howard Shore reflects on ‘Fellowship of the Ring’ score ahead of 25th anniversary shows at The AuditoriumMar 04, 2026 9:34 am - Award-winning composer Howard Shore discusses creating the score for “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” which will be performed by a full symphony along with a screening of the film during three shows March 13-14 at The Auditorium in Chicago.
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Concerts March 6-12: Jason Isbell, John Oates, Mariah the Scientist, Michael McDermott and moreMar 04, 2026 8:28 am - Upcoming concerts include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at The Salt Shed, John Oates and The Good Road Band at the Genesee Theatre, Mariah the Scientist at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, Michael McDermott at Hey Nonny and more.