Few contest that a centuries-old violin will be more coveted than its newer counterparts, assuming it was well-made to begin with. That’s how luthiers like Stradivari and Guarneri have become ...

After fourteen months of not being able to attend live classical music events, I was extremely happy to finally go back to the Chicago Symphony Center to hear a live concert called "Fanfare" presented ...

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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has long been famous for its spectacular brass section. Sixteen-strong, it blows away all competitors. But within that ensemble, the brass quintet is an equally ...