Maria João Pires Pauses all Public Performances
The internationally-acclaimed Portuguese pianist released a statement explaining her decision.
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Digital Pina Bausch Archive Announced
Pina Bausch studied with Antony Tudor, José Limón, Alfredo Corvino, and Paul Taylor, before joining the Metropolitan Opera Ballet Company and the New American Ballet.
Music Director Andi Lamoreaux Reflects on 50 Years With WFMT
This month, music director Andi Lamoreaux passed a remarkable milestone — 50 years with WFMT.
Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has heart operation
Tilson Thomas is recovering following a successful operation at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
5 Conversations: Studs Terkel and LGBTQ+ Voices
"Among the eminent broadcast journalists of his generation, Studs Terkel may well stand alone in his consistent compassion for lesbian and gay people and curiosity about their lives." Here are just a few testaments to that compassion.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Performs Bach’s Cello Suites in Free Concert for Chicago
Yo-Yo Ma shared that Bach's cellos suites have served as "a sanctuary for [him in] good times and less good times."
Get to know the musicians — and music — behind VOLTA, Cirque du Soleil’s latest show
"I saw my first Cirque du Soleil show when I was about 10 years old," recalls percussionist and band leader Ben Todd ahead of a recent performance. "I'd already been playing drums for quite a while before then, but something about seeing a live band with the acrobatics on stage and being in this unique environment of a Big Top, ...
Finding the Details in Grand Opera: Muti, CSO, and CSO Chorus Present Verdi’s ‘Aida’
Verdi's Aida is the apotheosis of grant opera, but the true beauty of Verdi lies not only in its grandeur but also in its details.
‘Closets Are For Clothes’: Celebrating Pride Month through Musical Coming Out Stories
"I wanted to encourage young emerging LGBTQ+ composers to write pieces that tell their story in an authentic way... This concert series is both a celebration of how far we have come and how far we still have to go.”
After a 50-year wait, ‘Stonewall’ opera was written in weeks
This is the third major presentation of City Opera's LGBTQ series following Peter Eotvos' Angels in America in 2017 and Charles Wuorinen's Brokeback Mountain last year.
Playlist: WFMT Selects Classical Music for Your Serene, Sunny Summer
Summer is upon us! Whatever your plans, we have the perfect musical accompaniment: summery classical music selected by WFMT hosts and staff!
