Video: 5 Questions with Giancarlo Guerrero
The Nicaragua-born Costa Rican conductor visited WFMT to preview the upcoming Grant Park season, discuss his favorite summertime activities, and more.
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Met Opera reaches deals with unions for singers, musicians
NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera says it has reached labor agreements with two of its largest unions but has not said whether the deals will allow regular Sunday performances for the first time. Met spokesman Tim McKeough said Friday agreements were reached with the American Guild of Musical Artists, which represents principal singers, choristers and production personnel; and ...
Royal Concertgebouw ends relationship with chief conductor following sexual misconduct allegations
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra has terminated its relationship with Daniele Gatti, who was appointed chief conductor in 2016, “with immediate effect,” following an article in the Washington Post in which he was accused of sexual misconduct on two separate occasions.
Thirsty Ears, Chicago’s Only Classical Music Street Fest, Returns to Ravenswood for Third Year
Food, fun, neighborhood charm: these are things that you’d expect at any Chicago street fair. But only one also features free, live classical music. The third annual Thirsty Ears Festival, Chicago’s only classical music street fair, takes place August 11-12 in Ravenswood on Wilson Street between Hermitage and Ravenswood. The festival is organized by Access Contemporary Music (ACM), and spearheaded ...
Teenagers in Chicago Can Now Attend Live Music, Dance, Theater for Just $5. Here’s How.
From the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Lyric Opera of Chicago and much more, the Teen Arts Pass is making it easier for young people to have access to Chicago’s many great cultural institutions.
Cleveland Orchestra suspends concertmaster amid allegations
The Cleveland Orchestra says it was unaware of the allegations and will conduct an independent investigation.
Kennedy Center honors for Cher, Reba McEntire, Hamilton
The national arts center also announced Wednesday a special award for the genre-bending musical Hamilton, as part of the gala set for December 2.
The Most Important Lessons Conductor Marin Alsop Learned From Her Mentor Leonard Bernstein
As the world celebrates the centennial of Leonard Bernstein’s birth, one of his protégés, conductor Marin Alsop has a busy schedule conducting his works around the world.
Super Bowl champ to play sax with Philadelphia Orchestra
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Orchestra has acquired a Super Bowl champion. Eagles center Jason Kelce will play baritone saxophone with the orchestra Tuesday to benefit the team’s autism challenge. The music will accompany the team’s highlights from NFL Films. In the offseason, Kelce played with the Avalon String Band during a Mummers parade to celebrate Mardi Gras. Mummers are ...
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Attending live concerts increases life expectancy, improves well-being more than yoga, dog-walking, study finds
A new study conducted by O2, a company which owns some of United Kingdom’s largest music venues, and Patrick Fagan claims that attending live concerts can help increase life expectancy and improve overall well-being.
WFMT Welcomes New ‘Morning Program’ Host
When you wake up on Monday, August 6 and turn on WFMT, you’ll hear a new, yet familiar, voice as the host of the Morning Program. Longtime weekend morning host Dennis Moore will take over from Carl Grapentine, who hosted the program for 22 years. Maggie Clennon Reberg, who joined WFMT in 2015 as a part-time program host, will host ...
