New Releases May 26: Barbara Hannigan, Catalyst Quartet, and more
Music inspired by the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the myth of Undine, and American sounds.
Don't Miss a Beat
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!
The Evolution of the Orchestra: Percussion
Humans across cultures have played percussion instruments to accompany music and dance or for ritual, religious, or military purposes. But percussion’s rise in prominence within the context of the Western symphony orchestra only really began in the 20th century.
New Releases Jul. 1: Bach, Corelli, Bosmans
Music by J.S. Bach, Arcangelo Corelli, and Henriëtte Bosmans, plus Renaissance and contemporary polyphony and a tour of Eastern Europe through the prism of cello rep.
5 Bass Concertos You Should Know
From the Baroque era to today, let’s delve into some fascinating bass concertos from over the years and explore the different ways that the instrument can be showcased!
Third Coast, Twentieth Year: Percussion Group Celebrates Anniversary with Rhythm Fest
From a household object to a marimba, a percussion instrument can take many forms. And so can a percussion ensemble. Third Coast Percussion is one of the most enterprising and creative ensembles working today. The first percussion group to win a Grammy in chamber music for 2017’s Third Coast Percussion | Steve Reich, the ensemble has made recordings with over 100 ...
