Haitian students play drums and strum guitars to escape hunger and gang violence
“Music transforms,” said Mickelson Pierre, who learned how to play guitar in the program and now teaches it. “It’s something extraordinary, and it leads to peace of mind.”
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Pianists, This Is Your Chance to #LearnWithLangLang
Lang Lang's latest solo record Piano Book is out now. Have you ever dreamed of taking the stage with one of the world’s leading piano players? Even if Carnegie Hall is a bit out of your reach, you still have the opportunity to play — and learn — with Lang Lang. In conjunction with the recent release of hist newest ...
Why Composer and Chicago Children’s Choir Alum Ted Hearne Embraces Politics in His Art
The Chicago-born artist attributes his interest in politics and social justice to his many years singing in the Chicago Children’s Choir.
How To Land 300-Year-Old Jokes: Tackling Telemann’s Pimpinone
"With this kind of comedy, there is no fourth wall. We're very aware of the audience; we're not pretending they're not there."
Lang Lang Shares His Wisdom with Music Lovers of All Ages
Grammy-nominated pianist Lang Lang is one of the most recognizable classical artists of the century, having performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro – not to mention his cross-genre collaborations with Metallica, Pharrell Williams, and Herbie Hancock. As Lang Lang continues to push the boundaries of the piano and perform at some of ...
Judge dismisses some of Levine’s claims against Met Opera
A New York judge on Tuesday dismissed portions of a lawsuit filed by former Metropolitan Opera music director James Levine against the company last year.
Playlist: WFMT Selects Classical Music to Help You Spring into Spring
You made it; the frigid, blustery days of winter have finally passed, and spring is here! Here is some music that captures the season's irrepressible spirit.
VIDEO | Award-winning Russian Renaissance shares music for balalaika, domra, and accordion in a WFMT Facebook Live
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, WFMT hosted Russian Renaissance in a Facebook Live from Wheaton College’s Edman Chapel. The versatile quartet, which won the $100,000 Grand Prize at the 2017 M-Prize competition at the University of Michigan, shared music by Zequinha de Abreu, Monti, and Tchaikovsky arranged for balalaika, domra, and accordion. Enjoy their performance below!
Renée Fleming Celebrates 25 Years With Lyric Opera of Chicago
The “People’s Diva” first delighted Chicago audiences as she performed the title role in Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah in 1993.
Playlist: The Voyager Golden Record — The True Story Behind Earth’s Greatest Hits
If given the task to assemble a collection of music that reflects humanity, what would you choose?
