Missy Mazzoli’s first MusicNOW season to showcase three U.S. premieres
Three American premieres and works new to Chicago will be among the highlights of the 2018-19 season of MusicNOW, the…
Missy Mazzoli calls MusicNOW curating role a ‘perfect fit’
With three successful operas to her credit and many other works that have been performed by artists ranging from the…
Life of Joan of Arc inspires Amy Beth Kirsten’s world premiere ‘Savior’
MusicNOW has presented some ambitious concerts during its 20-year history. The esteemed Arditti Quartet kicked off the CSO’s contemporary chamber…
How Joan of Arc lives on in music and movies
Composers throughout the ages have been inspired by the saga of Joan of Arc, the teenage warrior who led French…
Adams & Ogonek close residency with two premieres for MusicNOW
Capping 20 years of high-energy contemporary music, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s MusicNOW series will take over Symphony Center’s Armour Stage…