News & Stories
Behind the Scenes
A Young Artist in the Age of Coronavirus
One month before a statewide order sequestered Chicagoans in their homes, Pablo Sanchez received a letter of congratulations from the Grant Park Music Festival.
Interviews
Interview with Opera Star and Social Activist J'Nai Bridges
After the virus placed her opera career on hold, one-time Chicagoan J'Nai Bridges decided to use her voice for social change.
Insights
Celebrating Women's Voices
This month marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote.
News
J'Nai Bridges: Using Her Voice
Festival audiences think of mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges as one of Chicago’s own. They’ve been watching her perform with the Grant Park Orchestra for years. Now she’s using her voice in a different way.
Insights
Andreas Haefliger: A Complete Beethovenian
This was to be the week of the Grant Park Music Festival’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth...
Insights
Bach's Cello Suites
Six pieces…36 movements…almost 2 ½ hours of music—how a man born more than 300 years ago got Eric Kutz through the quarantine.
Insights
The Bounty of Black Music
There are certain works that live in the violinist's DNA. For Rachel Barton Pine, this is only the beginning.
News
A New Way to Celebrate The Fourth
Dress in red, white and blue and settle in at home or social distance in the backyard. Then take in the sounds of the Grant Park Orchestra…virtually.
Insights
Christian Tetzlaff Returns to the Festival
Festival Remixed revisits the violin virtuoso's performance in Brahms Double Concerto on WFMT and online as host of a master class with Chicago area students.
Insights
A Master Class with Alban Gerhardt
This summer, the Festival continues its Visiting Masters program by Zoom and on YouTube.