Newberry Consort Shares Collaboration-Rich 2023-24 Season
The Chicago early music ensemble will collaborate with Baroque opera specialists, an eminent early music keyboard player, and leading chamber groups in its upcoming season.
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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.
‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin has died
DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul," has died at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer.
Can music help your garden grow? We asked the experts.
We love music, but do plants? We asked the experts at the Chicago Botanic Garden if music can help our gardens grow.
