Playlist: 8 Works You Should Know by Lili Boulanger
Lili Boulanger died tragically at age 24, but luckily, appreciation for her prodigious music catalog is on the rise...
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Video: Dover Quartet Plays Tchaikovsky and Dvořák at Northwestern’s Galvin Recital Hall
One of the world's leading classical ensembles, joined WFMT for a Facebook Live at Northwestern University's Galvin Recital Hall and shared their experience as classical musicians in the digital age.
German opera singer Theo Adam dies at 92
German news agency dpa quoted Adam's family Friday confirming that the bass-baritone died Thursday at a care home in his hometown of Dresden.
Quiz: Guess the Composer by Their Facial Hair
Think you know classical composers? Can you guess them by their facial hair?
Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2019 Season
The eighty-fifth annual season opens June 12 and will run through August 17, with most performances taking place at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Friends of WFMT share their New Year’s Resolutions
To close out out week of musical resolutions, let's hear what some friends of WFMT — musicians, artists, authors, and more — intend to focus on in 2019.
How WFMT Program Director David Polk plans to get more out of attending concerts in 2019
My musical New year’s resolution: Listen More Mindfully Many of the most important and rewarding musical works demand our full attention and were written in and for far less harried times. In Chicago, in particular, we’re lucky to have access to live performances of great works year round, sometimes at low cost or even for free. It’s so easy to ...
Old Town School of Folk Music’s executive director steps down
In early November 2018, Graves was hospitalized for blockages in three coronary arteries, according to a statement from the school. His resignation comes amidst the contentious planned sale of the Old Town School's Lincoln Park location, a facility it has operated for 50 years.
Hosts Robbie Ellis and Michael San Gabino share their musical New Year’s Resolutions
So far, we’ve heard musical resolutions from Dennis Moore and Maggie Clennon Reberg. Let’s hear what Robbie Ellis and Michael San Gabino have in store for 2019. Robbie Ellis, host It’s a common new year’s resolution to go see more live performances. I’m going to get more specific than that: I’m going to go see more performances of new music/contemporary classical/living ...
WFMT Host Maggie Clennon Reberg Shares a Musical Resolution for the New Year
Yesterday, host Dennis Moore shared four New Year’s resolutions to kick off 2019. Today, host Maggie Clennon Reberg shares an intention for the New Year! Happy New Year to my Friends in Music! Every year, I thank my lucky stars for living in a city so rich in cultural diversity and artistic excellence. My resolution is to expand my boundaries beyond the musical ...
WFMT Host Dennis Moore Shares Four Musical Resolutions for 2019
Over the next several days, we’ll share some New Years’ resolutions and goals from hosts and friends of WFMT. To start, let’s hear what Morning Show host Dennis Moore is planning to prioritize in 2019. The turn of the year presents the perfect opportunity for reflection on one’s life. When it comes to music, and its place in your life, ...
