New Releases Jun. 10: Chopin, Shostakovich, Mayer, McKay
Two album-length surveys of music by Chopin, plus unsung Shostakovich, and rep by two lesser-known composers: Emilie Mayer and George Frederick McKay. And an album of double bass repertoire.
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CSO musicians reject latest proposal, strike continues
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra strike will persist, as the musicians’ union rejected management’s latest proposal late Monday night.
Hungary: ‘Porgy and Bess’ cast asked to be African American
The opera's decision to put on George and Ira Gershwin's seminal work set in the American south and intended for a Black cast has caused a conflict with the creators' estate.
Pianists, This Is Your Chance to #LearnWithLangLang
Lang Lang's latest solo record Piano Book is out now. Have you ever dreamed of taking the stage with one of the world’s leading piano players? Even if Carnegie Hall is a bit out of your reach, you still have the opportunity to play — and learn — with Lang Lang. In conjunction with the recent release of hist newest ...
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!
