2011 marked the bicentennial of the birth of Franz Liszt, the 19th-century Hungarian composer who claimed to have invented the solo piano recital. Charles Joseph Smith, a Chicago-based classical pianist, shared with CAR how he paid homage to Liszt this year.
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Now in its 9th year, the Creative Chicago Expo is a chance for arts organizations and artists of all disciplines to connect, exchange  information, and share best practices. more...

For more than ten years, cornetist, improviser, composer and music presenter Josh Berman has been an essential contributor to Chicago's active improvised music scene. CAR Music Researcher Bill MacKay asked him about his multifaceted career, the ways improvisation has sharpened his skills, and how he has developed opportunities for presenting improvised music. more...

The Cultural Policy Center at the University of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events co-present a series of workshops on city cultural planning. The conversations, which began in fall 2011 and continue through spring 2012, provide valuable context and foster dialogue as DCASE leads the effort to create a new cultural plan for Chicago. Join us for the next conversation on Cultural Planning: more...