The True Story (and Inspiring Women) Behind Joan Tower’s Iconic ‘Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman’
With its dedication to boundary-breaking women, Tower’s first piece is a liberal and spirited interpretation of a fanfare.
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Ned Rorem, prize-winning composer and writer, dies at 99
Time once called Rorem “the world’s best composer of art songs,” and he was notable for his hundreds of compositions for the solo human voice.
Music’s New Dimension: How Spatial Audio is Changing Classical Music
Professional musicians are constantly evolving their craft. And so are the engineers and technicians recording and producing their music.
2023 Grammy Nominees Announced: Classical, Jazz, Soundtrack, and More
The Recording Academy announced its 2023 Grammy nominations on November 15, 2022.
Roberta Flack has ALS, now ‘impossible to sing,’ rep says
The progressive disease “has made it impossible to sing and not easy to speak.”
The Rich Warren Connection
"Rarely do I pick up a CD from an artist who doesn't pay homage to Rich Warren,” says Wanda Fischer, award-winning host of The Hudson River Sampler.
Stream a Documentary About Superstar Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Yannick Nézet-Séguin is one of classical music's most exciting and intriguing figures. Get to know him through a streaming documentary.
How Classically Trained Navajo Pianist & Composer Connor Chee Weaves His Sound
"The more I studied music, the more I saw the similarities between weaving and what I do."
Playlist: Music for All Souls Day
All Souls Day (November 2) is a day of prayer and remembrance for departed loved ones observed in many branches of Christianity.
Video: Weird Al Flexes His Classical Music Muscle
When beloved satirist and musician “Weird Al” Yankovic visited Ravinia, WFMT spoke with him about his tour... and then challenged him to a classical music speed round!
Playlist: 13 Horror Movie Soundtracks You Should Know
It's hard to pinpoint a single genre for which music is more indispensable than horror. Here are 13 horror movie soundtracks to give you thrills and chills.
