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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.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Cynthia Yeh Prepares For U.S. Premiere

Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Cynthia Yeh Prepares For U.S. Premiere

Chicago-based music writer Dennis Polkow caught up with Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal percussionist Cynthia Yeh for a preview of the U.S. premiere of Avner Dorman’s ETERNAL RHYTHM.

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Chicago-based music writer Dennis Polkow talks to Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal percussionist Cynthia Yeh about the U.S. premiere of Avner Dorman's ETERNAL RHYTHM.

Conductor James Gaffigan, Chief Conductor of the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra returns to Symphony Center to lead the CSO in subscription concerts on Thursday, October 3, at 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 4, at 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 5, at 8:00 p.m. The program includes the U.S. premiere of Avner Dorman’s percussion concerto, ETERNAL RHYTHM, featuring CSO Principal Percussion Cynthia Yeh as soloist, followed by Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 8.  Visit cso.org for more information.

Compassion, Empathy Takes Center Stage In Chicago Premiere of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

Compassion, Empathy Takes Center Stage In Chicago Premiere of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

New Book Explores Detroit's Jazz Legacy

New Book Explores Detroit's Jazz Legacy