Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Andrew Byun and Victor Asuncion

A live performance of music for cello and piano by Schumann, Tailleferre, and Beethoven. 12:15 pm.

Baroque&Before | Vox Luminis

The ensemble shares cantatas from 17th-century Germany. 10:00 pm.

Playlist | 19 Latin American Composers You Should Know

We love these lesser-known composers, and we think you will, too!


An Opera Without Precedent: Derrick Wang’s US Supreme Court Comic Opera Scalia/Ginsburg

Even though Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg disagreed on many things, what united them was humor and a love for opera. Composer, librettist, and former attorney Derrick Wang reveals how he created an opera about these two influential figures.

With performers infected, La Scala season premiere canceled

The December 7 season premiere at Milan's La Scala opera house is being scrapped after a rash of coronavirus infections among musicians and chorus members.

Carnegie Hall to remain closed through April 5

The decision leaves only the possibility of performances at the very tail end of the hall's 2020-21 season.

Virus cases spike at Milan’s La Scala, Naples’ San Carlo

The number of performers at Milan's famed La Scala opera house who have tested positive for the coronavirus has risen to 21, even as the theater was forced to close.

Killer Chops: Some Scary Celluloid Pianists for Halloween

As Halloween approaches, let’s look at a few horror films in which pianists, or at least the hands they are attached to, are the stars.

Arlo Guthrie, citing health, says he’s retired from touring

In lengthy posts on his Facebook page and website, the 73-year-old folksinger announced Friday he is retiring from performance immediately.

Light and Hope in Music: Illinois Philharmonic Opens Season Virtually

IPO concertmaster Azusa Tashiro feels that music is vital as "something to rely on, something that warms [your] heart."

Lyric Cancels 2020-21 season

Among the canceled 2021 productions are Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro; and Stravinsky’s The Rake’s Progress, as well as a concert tribute to music director Sir Andrew Davis, who concludes his 20-year tenure at the end of this season.

Playlist | 19 Latin American Composers You Should Know

From Cuba to Argentina, Uruguay to Mexico, Latin America has had no shortage of phenomenal composers. And while we are huge fans of Piazzolla and Villa-Lobos, we also love these lesser-known composers — and we think you will, too!

1 2 3 106

Thanks to our sponsors.

Learn more about advertising and sponsorship on WFMT.

Featured Content

Studs Terkel
The Studs Terkel Radio Archive

Featuring over 2,000 radio shows and more

Bill McLaughlin
Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin

Weekdays at 7:00 pm

Impromptu
Impromptu

Live broadcasts from the WFMT studios

Candice Agree
Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree

Weekdays beginning at 4:00 pm

Larry Johnson
Arias and Songs with Larry Johnson

Saturdays at 4:30 pm

Fiesta with Elbio Barilari

Saturdays at 7:00 pm