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Why Composer and Chicago Children’s Choir Alum Ted Hearne Embraces Politics in His Art
The Chicago-born artist attributes his interest in politics and social justice to his many years singing in the Chicago Children’s Choir.
How To Land 300-Year-Old Jokes: Tackling Telemann’s Pimpinone
"With this kind of comedy, there is no fourth wall. We're very aware of the audience; we're not pretending they're not there."
Lang Lang Shares His Wisdom with Music Lovers of All Ages
Grammy-nominated pianist Lang Lang is one of the most recognizable classical artists of the century, having performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro – not to mention his cross-genre collaborations with Metallica, Pharrell Williams, and Herbie Hancock. As Lang Lang continues to push the boundaries of the piano and perform at some of ...
Judge dismisses some of Levine’s claims against Met Opera
A New York judge on Tuesday dismissed portions of a lawsuit filed by former Metropolitan Opera music director James Levine against the company last year.
Playlist: WFMT Selects Classical Music to Help You Spring into Spring
You made it; the frigid, blustery days of winter have finally passed, and spring is here! Here is some music that captures the season's irrepressible spirit.
VIDEO | Award-winning Russian Renaissance shares music for balalaika, domra, and accordion in a WFMT Facebook Live
On Saturday, March 23, 2019, WFMT hosted Russian Renaissance in a Facebook Live from Wheaton College’s Edman Chapel. The versatile quartet, which won the $100,000 Grand Prize at the 2017 M-Prize competition at the University of Michigan, shared music by Zequinha de Abreu, Monti, and Tchaikovsky arranged for balalaika, domra, and accordion. Enjoy their performance below!
Renée Fleming Celebrates 25 Years With Lyric Opera of Chicago
The “People’s Diva” first delighted Chicago audiences as she performed the title role in Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah in 1993.
Playlist: The Voyager Golden Record — The True Story Behind Earth’s Greatest Hits
If given the task to assemble a collection of music that reflects humanity, what would you choose?
This musical discovery will make you Smile
One of film’s first superstars, Charlie Chaplin was an innovator in virtually every aspect of filmmaking. With his iconic character the Tramp, he created an ‘everyman’ who remains loved by audiences around the world to this day. Chaplin also wrote and directed most of his movies, and, even though he wasn’t always credited, he composed nearly all of the music as well.
