Playlist: 12 Irish Composers You Should Know
From folk and traditional to punk, rock, and pop, Ireland is the source of much incredible music. But the Emerald Isle has played host to no shortage of classical music ranging from the 16th century to today.
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Lyric, Joffrey Announce First Collaboration with 17/18 Season Opener
John Neumeier, director and chief choreographer of the Hamburg Ballet, directs, choreographs, and designs the production.
10 Classical Albums That Got Us Through Our Teens
What would we do without music, especially during those tumultuous teen years! Here are 10 classical albums that helped us at WFMT survive adolescence, in no particular order.
Hear Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speak to Studs Terkel about his dream, the dangers of hate, and the power of love
"Even though I lived in a Southern community where segregation and discrimination were part of our everyday lives, I always dreamed of a day when these conditions would not exist."
Hamburg’s spectacular Elbphilharmonie opens for 1st concert
The NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester is playing music from the renaissance to the present, including works by Beethoven and Wagner and a new piece by German composer Wolfgang Rihm.
“High Priestess” or “Master of an Art of Singing”? Changing the Conversation about Mahalia Jackson
Mahalia Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most influential singers of the 20th century. Learn about how musicians and music historians are changing the conversation about the "Queen of Gospel."
This Video of Bernstein Scolding Two Percussionists Proves Playing Triangle is Harder Than You Think
Playing percussion is a lot harder than you might think. Unlike say, a violinist, who is responsible for playing one instrument, a percussionist must play dozens, if not hundreds, of different instruments.
Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2017 Season
All Grant Park Music Festival concerts are free. WFMT will have several live broadcasts from the festival, including opening night and the Beethoven Ninth concerts. See a full listing of performances.
Playlist: Classical Music to Accompany Your Hanukkah
Host Maggie Reberg shares the music that's captivated her imagination this Hanukkah.
These Vintage Holiday Ads Are Sure to Make Your Spirits Bright
Go back in time to the early days of WFMT — the '50s and '60s — with a charming look back at some festive Program Guides!
Chicago Composer Brings Recently Restored St. Stanislaus Kostka Church “Out of Darkness into Light”
“Restoration is an act of defiance against decay,” composer William Neil said. His new work, "Out of Darkness into Light," celebrates the restoration of Chicago's historic St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.
