Marin Alsop-led Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Names Winners
The recipient joins a respected roster of fellowship winners, including Karina Canellakis, Mei-Ann Chen, Jeri Lynne Johnson, and Valentina Peleggi.
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The 10 Best Classical Recordings of 2016
Here are 10 albums from 2016 that stood out because of the incredible performances, the repertoire, the historical significance, or all of the above.
WFMT’s Studs Terkel Archive Receives $400,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities
Between 1952 and 1997, Studs’ radio show on WFMT featured many of the 20th century’s most vibrant artists and thinkers.
How WFMT’s Mission Landed Morning Host Carl Grapentine His Dream Job
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 is WFMT’s 65th birthday! Morning host Carl Grapentine recalls “how WFMT did it" landed him his dream job.
Add ‘The Miracle of Hanukkah’ Opera to Your Holiday Traditions, Now That It’s (Finally) Been Written
"Music and worship started out together..." composer and conductor Victoria Bond explains. "In Jewish worship, prayers are not spoken, they are sung."
Meet Morgan and Louie, the Adorable, Four-Legged Stars of “The Magic Flute” at Lyric Opera of Chicago
Morgan and Louie get in costume in their dressing room during rehearsals for Lyric Opera of Chicago's new production of Mozart's The Magic Flute W.C. Fields, who once said, “Never work with children or animals,” has clearly never met Morgan and Louie, the friendly canine stars of Lyric Opera of Chicago’s new production of The Magic Flute. Director Neil Armfield has set the ...
Video: Hear the Carols That Characters in A Christmas Carol Would’ve Actually Heard
If you've read the original novella or seen adaptations onstage or onscreen, you may have wondered which Christmas carols characters in A Christmas Carol would have actually heard.
Here Are the Best Christmas Albums of 2016 to Get for the Classical Music Lover In Your Life
This holiday season has an especially rich and varied selection of new releases. If you’re looking for gift ideas, here’s a list of Lisa Flynn's favorites from 2016.
A Sneak Peek of Joffrey’s New Nutcracker Set During Chicago’s Columbian Exposition of 1893
Dancer Anastacia Holden reflected that "as an artist, we’re always looking for new challenges, because they make us grow. It’s always great to do a new work and see a fresh take on this traditional holiday story."
Your Guide to WFMT’s 2016 Holiday Programming
All month long, you can enjoy WFMT's special holiday broadcasts from all around the world.
The Single Most Important Piece of Advice Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Has for Young Musicians Today
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma is not only one of the world’s most renowned musicians; he’s also a passionate advocate for using the power of music to create community.
