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On Tuesday, June 23, the Young People's Chorus of New York City and Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J. Nuñez welcome two extraordinary youth choirs to Symphony Space for a very special concert in its Transmusica series, created to build bridges to other world cultures.

After a sell out run of The Jewish Legacy celebrating the Jewish contribution to musical theatre, Aria Entertainment returns with a new production; The Jewish Legends, tonight, Jan. 31 and Feb 8.

CHICAGO – Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the fiery melodrama Tosca by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) conducted by Dmitri Jurowski in a new production by John Caird. It opens on Saturday, January 24 with 10 performances through Saturday, March 14. Performance dates are Jan. 24, 27, Feb. 2, 27, Mar. 3, 14 at 7:30pm; and Jan. 30, Feb. 5, Mar. 8, 11 at 2pm. Check out a first look at the production below!

Brian Jagde, one of the outstanding tenors of his generation with a burgeoning international career, will make his Lyric Opera of Chicago debut performing the role of the painter/revolutionary Mario Cavaradossi in Puccini's fiery melodrama ?Tosca Jan. 24-Feb. 5, Lyric's general director Anthony Freud announced today. Jagde replaces the previously announced Ukrainian tenor Misha Didyk, who withdrew from the production for personal reasons.

After a sell out run of The Jewish Legacy celebrating the Jewish contribution to musical theatre, Aria Entertainment returns with a new production; The Jewish Legends, Jan. 31, Feb 8.

CHICAGO – Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the fiery melodrama Tosca by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) conducted by Dmitri Jurowski in a new production by John Caird. It opens on Saturday, January 24 with 10 performances through Saturday, March 14. Performance dates are Jan. 24, 27, Feb. 2, 27, Mar. 3, 14 at 7:30pm; and Jan. 30, Feb. 5, Mar. 8, 11 at 2pm.

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents the fiery melodrama Tosca by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) conducted by Dmitri Jurowski in a new production by John Caird. It opens on Saturday, January 24 with 10 performances through Saturday, March 14. Performance dates are Jan. 24, 27, Feb. 2, 27, Mar. 3, 14 at 7:30pm; and Jan. 30, Feb. 5, Mar. 8, 11 at 2pm.

Natya Dance Theatre, Chicago's critically-acclaimed and longest running Dance Company rooted in the Indian dance-theater technique of Bharata Natyam, returns to the Harris Theater with the World Premiere of The Seventh Love, an exploration of love in eastern teachings based on the life of the god Krishna. The Seventh Love is conceived by Natya Associate Artistic Director Krithika Rajagopalan in collaboration with David Kersnar, a founding member of Chicago's Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre, and is written and directed by Kersnar and choreographed by Natya Founder and Artistic Director Hema Rajagopalan. Natya presents The Seventh Love in one performance only at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Street, tonight, November 2 at 7:30 pm.

Natya Dance Theatre, Chicago's critically-acclaimed and longest running dance company rooted in the Indian dance-theater technique of Bharata Natyam, returns to the Harris Theater with the World Premiere of The Seventh Love, an exploration of love in eastern teachings based on the life of the god Krishna. The Seventh Love is conceived by Natya Associate Artistic

Natya Dance Theatre, Chicago's critically-acclaimed and longest running dance company rooted in the Indian dance-theater technique of Bharata Natyam, returns to the Harris Theater with the World Premiere of The Seventh Love, an exploration of love in eastern teachings based on the life of the god Krishna. The Seventh Love is conceived by Natya Associate Artistic Director Krithika Rajagopalan in collaboration with David Kersnar, a founding member of Chicago's Tony Award-winning Lookingglass Theatre, and is written and directed by Kersnar and choreographed by Natya Founder and Artistic Director Hema Rajagopalan. Natya presents The Seventh Love in one performance only at the Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Street, Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 pm.

CSO Resound, the independent record label of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA), announces its 14th release: Verdi's Otello, featuring Music Director Riccardo Muti and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO), recorded live during critically acclaimed and sold-out performances at Symphony Center in Chicago in April 2011.

Fulcrum Point New Music Project, the city's leader in new art music and inventive collaborations, in partnership with Build the Peace Chicago, The Peace School, the International Day of Peace and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, commemorates September 11th and celebrates its 15th anniversary season with a free concert of classical and contemporary music from India and America in Shanti: 15th Annual Concert for Peace, at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph Street, Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30 pm.

The International Beethoven Project, headed by Artistic Director George Lepauw, presents its second annual Beethoven Festival: REVOLUTION 2012, Sept. 8-16.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance features an eclectic and exciting series of performances in February 2012.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance features an eclectic and exciting series of performances in February 2012.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance features an eclectic and exciting series of performances in February 2012.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance features an eclectic and exciting series of performances in February 2012.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance features an eclectic and exciting series of performances in February 2012.

The Harris Theater for Music and Dance features an eclectic and exciting series of performances in February 2012.

This December, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance will celebrate the holidays with a full schedule of events, offering something for everyone! Holiday 'traditionalists' will enjoy the Apollo Chorus' annual performance of Handel's Messiah, or the opportunity to sing the work themselves with the Do-It-Yourself Messiah; as well as a rare appearance by Broadway's original 'Dreamgirl' Jennifer Holliday, who will celebrate the holidays at the Harris in a special one night only performance with the Soul Children of Chicago.