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.
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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 ...
New Releases Jun. 24: Bonis, Haydn, Mozart
Two albums highlight music by Mel Bonis, a French Romantic woman composer. Plus, comprehensive looks at music by Haydn and Mozart. And Jordi Savall explores Forgotten Symphonies.
Maria João Pires Pauses all Public Performances
The internationally-acclaimed Portuguese pianist released a statement explaining her decision.
Classical Music’s Greatest Marathons: The Longest Works Ever Composed
Marathons, not sprints...
CSO Assistant Principal Trumpet Mark Ridenour to Retire After 31 Years
Appointed by Daniel Barenboim in 1994, Ridenour's final performances with the orchestra will take place this weekend, as the CSO performs Verdi's Requiem with music director emeritus for life Riccardo Muti.
‘Jaws’ and the two musical notes that changed Hollywood forever
The shark does not appear until the 81-minute mark of the 124-minute film. But its presence is felt through Williams’ theme, which some music scholars have theorized evoke the shark’s heartbeat.
