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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.

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Harris Theater Celebrates Big 2 -0

Sep 5

Sep 5 Harris Theater Celebrates Big 2 -0

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits the Harris Theater as it prepares to commemorate milestone anniversary with a special event.

Kishi Bashi Shines Light On Dark Chapter of U.S. History

Apr 13

Apr 13 Kishi Bashi Shines Light On Dark Chapter of U.S. History

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Kishi Bashi, as well as members of Chicago Philharmonic to talk about his Improvisations on EO 9066.

Looking Ahead: Maestro Riccardo Muti

Feb 21

Feb 21 Looking Ahead: Maestro Riccardo Muti

A Conversation With Renowned Conductor Dalia Stasevska

Jan 18

Jan 18 A Conversation With Renowned Conductor Dalia Stasevska

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with conductor Dalia Stasevska during her recent visit to Chicago.

Spine-chilling Sounds: New Philharmonic Presents Halloween Spooktakular

Oct 18

Oct 18 Spine-chilling Sounds: New Philharmonic Presents Halloween Spooktakular

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with New Philharmonic music director & conductor Kirk Muspratt to talk about the orchestra’s upcoming Halloween program.

Starburst: Composer Jessie Montgomery

May 13

May 13 Starburst: Composer Jessie Montgomery

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer In-Residence Jessie Montgomery.

With Safety Measures In Place, Orchestra Records Virtual Holiday Concerts

Dec 10

Dec 10 With Safety Measures In Place, Orchestra Records Virtual Holiday Concerts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Introduces New Digital Platform

Nov 4

Nov 4 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Introduces New Digital Platform

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association vice president of sales & marketing Ryan Lewis about the recently launched CSOtv.

New Initiative Aims to Open Doors In Classical Music

Jul 1

Jul 1 New Initiative Aims to Open Doors In Classical Music

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti Looks Ahead to 2020-21 Season

Feb 2

Feb 2 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Music Director Riccardo Muti Looks Ahead to 2020-21 Season

Music critic Dennis Polkow sits down with CSO music director Riccardo Muti for a conversation about the orchestra’s 2020-21 season.

Chicago Sinfonietta Continues Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert Tradition

Jan 19

Jan 19 Chicago Sinfonietta Continues Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert Tradition

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Chicago Sinfonietta assistant conductor Jonathan Rush about the orchestra’s 2020 MLK Tribute Concert.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra To Premiere DREAM For Orchestra

Oct 29

Oct 29 Chicago Symphony Orchestra To Premiere DREAM For Orchestra

Music writer Dennis Polkow sits down with Chicago Symphony Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Bernard Rands to talk about the upcoming world premiere of DREAM for Orchestra.

Fly Me to the Moon: Special Concert Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

Oct 14

Oct 14 Fly Me to the Moon: Special Concert Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

A Conversation With Long-time Arts Leader Jim Hirsch

Oct 4

Oct 4 A Conversation With Long-time Arts Leader Jim Hirsch

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago Sinfonietta executive director Jim Hirsch for a wide-ranging conversation about his nearly 40-year career in arts administration and what’s next as he prepares for his next challenge.

CSO Maestro Riccardo Muti's First Radio Interview Post Strike

Jun 14

Jun 14 CSO Maestro Riccardo Muti's First Radio Interview Post Strike