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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

The Arts Section 02/13/22: The Chevalier, Muti Interview & The Worst Person In the World Review

The Arts Section 02/13/22: The Chevalier, Muti Interview & The Worst Person In the World Review

The Chevalier, Muti & The Worst Person In the World Review
Gary Zidek

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek catches up with the writer and director behind a new concert-theater work that spotlights the incredible, but almost forgotten, story of Joseph Bologne. THE CHEVALIER is making its Midwest premiere in Chicago. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to review a new production of a play from 1959. Later, we’ll hear from Chicago Symphony Orchestra maestro Riccardo Muti as he prepares for to lead the orchestra through works by Beethoven and Philip Glass. And Gary reviews the new Oscar nominated film, THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD.

The Arts Section 02/20/22: Black History Month Concert, Blues In the Night + Houses of Tomorrow Exhibit

The Arts Section 02/20/22: Black History Month Concert, Blues In the Night + Houses of Tomorrow Exhibit

The Arts Section 02/06/22: Scent Book, Jimmy Johnson Tribute + Lyric Opera Preview

The Arts Section 02/06/22: Scent Book, Jimmy Johnson Tribute + Lyric Opera Preview