New Releases Apr. 22: Bach, Brahms, Price, Satie, and more
Deep dives into composer catalogues this week, with album-length surveys of music by Bach (in two recordings), Brahms, and Satie. Plus a record juxtaposing quintets by Florence Price and Antonín Dvořák. And we hear from contemporary composers Rami Levin and Michael Daugherty.
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Opera in New York City to feature inmates recorded in Iowa
CORALVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Inmates from an eastern Iowa prison have spent weeks learning German and perfecting inflections for a recording that will be played during a New York City opera performance of Beethoven’s “Fidelio.” Heartbeat Opera invited the Oakdale Community Choir of the Iowa Medical and Classification Center to perform the “Prisoner’s Chorus” for its New York City live ...
Playlist: 10 Classical Works to Put a Little Spring in Your Step
Composers have been inspired by all aspects of nature, and the changing of the seasons is no exception. As the weather warms up and the birds begin to chirp, here are some classical works to put a little spring in your step.
Video: Ailyn Pérez performs LIVE at WFMT
Internationally acclaimed soprano Ailyn Pérez visited the WFMT studios to share "The Jewel Song" from Gounod's "Faust" as well as one of her favorite songs by composer María Grever, "Júrame."
Video: Bagpipes 101 with Dave Johnston
Did you know that bagpipes aren’t from Ireland or Scotland, but the Middle East? Discover more about this fascinating instrument with piper Dave Johnston.
Ravinia announces 2018 festival season of music and more
Highlighting Ravinia 2018 is a celebration of the Leonard Bernstein centennial, being organized by the festival’s first-ever artistic curator, conductor, and former Bernstein student Marin Alsop.
Levine fired by Met after it finds evidence of sexual abuse
The company says "it would be inappropriate and impossible for Mr. Levine to continue to work at the Met."
15-year-old pianist Yerin Yang wins 2018 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition
In addition to performing with the CSO, Yerin Yang will also perform on Introductions, WFMT’s weekly Saturday morning showcase of the finest pre-college musicians in the Chicago area.
Of All US Orchestras, Chicago Sinfonietta Has Programmed the Highest Percentage of Works by Women
The Chicago Sinfonietta has been devoted to diversity and inclusion since it was founded by pioneering African-American conductor Paul Freeman, and that legacy continues to this day.
VIDEO | Hear one of the world’s most ancient and romantic instruments: the santoor
Pandit Satish Vyas visited the WFMT studios to perform on what he considers to be one of the most meditative and romantic instruments in the world: the santoor. It’s also one of the most ancient.
Chicago Opera Theater Announces Three New-to-Chicago Operas for 2018/19 Season
Chicago Opera Theater today announced its 2018/19 season composed of three new-to-Chicago works, continuing the company’s commitment to presenting new and rarely performed operas.
