Small Ensembles in Chicago
This week on Prairie Performances, we are listening to music from some of the many small ensembles in and of the city of Chicago. Our program includes music from Avalon String Quartet, Orion Ensemble, Third Coast Percussion, and more.
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Beautiful Beginnings
On this season premiere of Prairie Performances, we celebrate beautiful beginnings with beloved classical overtures.
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Music for Summertime
On this season finale of Prairie Performances, we’re preparing ourselves for warmer weather and summer storms with music for summertime.
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Remembering Sonny Rollins
Saying goodbye to one of the art form's great innovators.
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Illinois Winds and Brass
From Champaign-Urbana's very best.
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The Precursor: Life and Works of Erik Satie
Iconoclast, humorist, gymnopédiste.
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Prairie Performances: Revisiting the Music of Tim Corpus
Filipino-American composer and arts manager Tim Corpus is recognized for his compositions across concert music, film, and interactive media…
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The King of Instruments
Along with a few of its royal relatives.
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Jazz from the Prairie and Beyond
On this week's jazz episode of Prairie Performances, you can hear tunes from Bobby Broom, Gregory Groover Jr., Chick Corea, Etienne Charles, Eva Cortés, and more!
