Chicago Sinfonietta’s 2025-26 Season: Ignite
The orchestra — fueled by a mission to make classical music more accessible and diverse — will share five programs between October and May.
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Here’s What ‘Wicked’ Creator Stephen Schwartz Learned From Leonard Bernstein
Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, who created hit musicals like Wicked and Godspell, was just 23 years old when he teamed up with Leonard Bernstein. In a video chat interview with WFMT’s George Preston, Schwartz recounts how he came to contribute to MASS, and what he learned from Bernstein.
WFMT, CSO Announce Extension of Joint Series ‘From the CSO’s Archives: Maestro’s Choice’
The joint series, which is curated by CSO music director Riccardo Muti, launched in April in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Playlist: Classical Music For Mother’s Day
In operatic, vocal, and instrumental selections , we pay tribute to the influential maternal figures in all of our lives.
CSO Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Season
The CSO’s season was set to continue through June 27 and include a two-week residency with music director Riccardo Muti. Per the statement, the CSO is working to reschedule canceled programs in future seasons.
Now Introducing: The Pets of WFMT
As we’ve turned couches and kitchen tables into our new offices, our furry, feathered, scaly, plant-y and all other non-human friends have been pleased to become our new office assistants. Meet some of WFMT’s new work-from-home teammates.
American Takes Top Prize at 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, Ryan Opera Center Tenor Takes Third
In March, the ascendant American baritone Edward Nelson took first prize at the 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, an operatic singing competition hosted in England.
Grant Park Music Festival Cancels 2020 Season
Said festival CEO and President Paul Winberg, "We are devastated about this decision not to move forward with our 2020 season."
WATCH: Pianist Aaron Diehl Plays Scott Joplin, Fats Waller, and Gershwin in Live Video Concert
WFMT is thrilled to bring you this upbeat, swinging concert livestream from pianist and composer Aaron Diehl featuring propulsive Harlem stride hits by James P. Johnson, Thomas “Fats” Waller, and Willie “the Lion” Smith, plus selections by Scott Joplin, Gershwin, and Massenet.
Ravinia Cancels 2020 Season
The summer season was to feature more than 120 events, including concerts featuring the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, which takes its summer residency at the venerable, Chicago-area music festival.
This Friday: A Swinging Stride Piano Livestream with Aaron Diehl
Pianist and composer Aaron Diehl shares virtuosic music by "Fats" Waller, Willie "the Lion" Smith, plus selections by Gershwin, Grieg, and Scott Joplin in a free upcoming livestream co-presented by WFMT.
