A math whiz and a prodigal cellist from the northern suburbs are two of Illinois’ four U.S. Presidential Scholars this year.

The restless musician, sporting less electronic gear than usual, spotlights the acoustic warmth of her instrument in pieces ...

Composer Mac Quayle discusses his latest collaboration with Ryan Murphy on *Monster: The Ed Gein Story*, revealing how the haunting cello-driven score balances terror with compassion for one of ...