Playlist: Classical Music for Beach Days
Need some music for a day at the beach? These classical plays are the perfect soundtrack as you're catching rays.
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Paul Taylor, giant of modern dance, dead at 88 in New York
Taylor kept working well into his 80s, venturing into his company’s Manhattan studios from his Long Island home to choreograph two new pieces a year.
Soundcheck: How Live Radio Broadcasts Are Made
There is a certain excitement that comes from a live broadcast because almost anything can happen.
One of Senator McCain’s last requests was for soprano Renée Fleming to sing at his memorial. She agreed.
Soprano Renée Fleming will perform at the Washington National Cathedral for the memorial service of late U.S. Senator John McCain.
Can classical music make you smarter?
To help you eliminate distractions and regain your focus, your favorite classical recordings might be just what you need. But, can classical music actually make you smarter?
Chicago’s top classical, jazz, and hip hop artists gather for a night of musical improvisation
Thursday, August 30, some of Chicago’s most acclaimed musicians gather at Thalia Hall in Pilsen for a night of completely improvised music.
Listen: How Latin American composers influenced Leonard Bernstein
Fiesta celebrates the centenary of Leonard Bernstein's birth with a look at the maestro's love for Latin American music.
WFMT, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus Celebrate Bernstein 100 In Pop-up Boystown Performance
To celebrate Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, WFMT and the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus presented a pop-up performance of “Somewhere” from the composer’s beloved musical West Side Story. The event was broadcast live from the Legacy Walk in Chicago’s Boystown neighborhood.
A Bernstein Family Photo Album
In celebration of the centenary of her father’s birth, Jamie Bernstein shares some of her favorite family photos – including a couple shared exclusively with WFMT.
How D-Composed Aims to Re-Compose the Experience of Classical Concerts
"We want to dismantle the notion that classical music is reserved for a certain group of people," said D-Composed Chicago founder Kori Coleman.
Producer who worked with Franklin recalls great performances
Ken Ehrlich recalls some of his favorite memories working with "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin.
