The Evolution of the Orchestra: Brass
The oldest surviving metal trumpets, constructed of silver and copper, were discovered in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun. So how did we get to today's lineup?
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Studs waltzes along with the Newberry Library’s latest dance exhibit
Studs Terkel was known for a lot of things-his Pulitzer Prize-winning oral histories, his seemingly boundless appetite for life, and even his penchant for cigars. One of Studs’ less well-remembered legacies, however, is his tremendous admiration for the art of dance.
Quiz: Do You Have Perfect Pitch?
Is your hearing pitch-perfect? Play each of the videos below and see if you can identify the correct pitch.
Listen: Late critic Andrew Patner celebrated during panel featuring Riccardo Muti and Alex Ross
Andrew Patner, WFMT’s late critic-at-large and music critic at the Chicago Sun-Times, passed away in 2015, but his characteristic wit and wisdom live on in his book, A Portrait in Four Movements: The Chicago Symphony under Barenboim, Boulez, Haitink, and Muti.
Studs Terkel Turns 107, His Archive Turns 1
Studs Terkel, the gregarious, cigar-chomping oral historian, used to say of his birth that, “when the Titanic went down, I came up.”
Playlist: The Most Creative, Unconventional ‘Ave Maria’s on the Internet
We can't guarantee that you'll love (or even like) each and every rendition, but we promise that you will be amazed by the beauty and the broad appeal of Schubert's "Ave Maria."
Met Opera ticket sales improve slightly off 2015-16 low
Gelb said the season that ended Saturday saw 69 percent of box office revenue capacity realized, up from 67 percent in each of the previous two seasons and a low of 66 percent in 2015-16.
Where Are the Women Composers? How Classical Music is Faring in the Fight for Gender Equality
Over the span of just 9 months, Philadelphia Orchestra went from being one of the least representative orchestras of women composers to being the most.
North, South Korean musicians hold rare joint performance
SHANGHAI (AP) — South Korean violinist Won Hyung Joon took the stage, nodded once to his North Korean soprano partner, and placed his instrument on his shoulder. With a flick of the conductor’s wrist, she began to sing, and he began to bow — the beginning of a rare joint performance Sunday that they hope will bring the Koreas closer ...
Video: Legendary Guitarist, Composer Juan Falú Will Make Your Day
A musical treat even more delicious than an alfajor.
WFMT takes NYC | Postcards from Host Peter van de Graaff
Another fantastic trip with Earthbound Expeditions and WFMT!
