Russian soprano’s case alleging national original discrimination against the Met Opera to proceed
The Met removed Netrebko after she refused to repudiate President Vladimir Putin over Russia’s campaign against Ukraine.
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Playlist: Loud Classical Music
Whether you are looking to rev up for the race or drown out the din, this playlist of cacophonous classical music is for you.
Can’t Carry a Tune? Regardless of Skill, Singing Has Surprising Benefits
Musicality aside, all of us (instrumentalists and vocalists alike) derive pleasure from singing along to our favorite tunes, even if it’s only done entirely alone…
Was Frida Kahlo the ‘greatest love’ and Muse to This Iconic Lesbian Chanteuse?
The name Frida Kahlo is often associated with Diego Rivera. But Kahlo, one of Mexico’s most iconic painters, may have also had a romantic relationship with one of Mexico’s most iconic singers: Chavela Vargas.
In ‘Sinners’ and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn’t been easy
Guy's new album features Peter Frampton and the Eagles' Joe Walsh and arrives a few months after the blues legend appeared in Ryan Coogler's critically acclaimed film Sinners.
Newberry Consort Announces 2025-26 Season, “Metamorphosis”
The respected Chicago early music ensemble will present four programs between October 2025 and May 2026.
New Releases Jul. 29: Sax Phenom Jess Gillam & Shakespeare
A highly varied exploration of classical, folk, and contemporary in saxophonist Jess Gillam's PRISM, Vol. 2, and a survey of 16th-century music written for Shakespeare's plays.
Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97
His songs included "Poisoning Pigeons in the Park," "The Old Dope Peddler" (set to a tune reminiscent of "The Old Lamplighter"), "Be Prepared" (in which he mocked the Boy Scouts) and "The Vatican Rag."
Music Inspired by Greek Mythology
Greek mythology is replete with dramatic and musical potential.
New Releases Jul. 22: American Music, Bacewicz, León, Rachmaninoff, Silvestrov
American composers, and explorations of works by Grażyna Bacewicz, Tania León, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Valentin Silvestrov.
Acclaimed conductor Roger Norrington dead at age 91
Over his five-decade career, he had leadership roles with ensembles that include Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, Zurich Chamber Orchestra and New York's Orchestra of St. Luke's.
A Fond Farewell to Kerry Frumkin: A Vital Voice for WFMT
“Music was always my love. And if I wasn’t going to be able to make music myself, I was going to make sure to be a good and informed listener. The importance was being able to share what I love with other people.”
New Releases Jul. 15: Handel, France, Ellis Island, Elsa Barraine
Two pairs of albums showcase music by George Frideric Handel and works by French composers. Plus, a solo album exploring Hungarian and American music, and a record dedicated to a lesser known 20th-century woman composer.
Playlist: Classical Accordion
Though often overlooked in classical circles, the accordion boasts a vibrant repertoire, from dazzling arrangements of beloved works to original showpieces that highlight its virtuosic potential.
