Playlist: WFMT Listeners’ First Favorites
We all came to love classical music in different ways. Here are some of the musical first loves of our WFMT listeners, in their own words.
Don't Miss a Beat
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.
New Releases Jul. 8: Price, Brahms, Film
Price concertos, Brahms symphonies, and works for film. Plus a wide variety of contemporary brass works, and music composed by Wilhelm Furtwängler.
Independence Day Highlights on WFMT
All day long on July 4, WFMT will celebrate Independence Day. Here are some of the highlight performances and recordings!
Independence Day Parade Playlist
Celebrate with marches written by Sousa... and other American composers!
