New Releases Apr 7: Opera Reimagined, New Concertos, and Vienna
Opera is centered two new instrumental releases and Lise Davidsen's live recital; plus chamber music from Vienna and new music from Aldo López-Gavilán.
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Playlist: Music for Piano Four Hands
Any chamber music demands a deceptive level of coordination and mastery. But what about when two artists are playing the same instrument, side-by-side?
New Releases Jan. 28: Composer Focuses and Music of the Philippines
New recordings explore the music of Maurice Ravel, Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Maria von Weber, Antonio Vivaldi, and Claude Debussy. And a recording by Filipino-American artist Norman Menzales, Wyoming Symphony Orchestra’s principal flutist, shares musical treasures from the Philippines.
Scoring Plays: Iconic NFL Anthems
Music plays an unheralded — but vital — role in the ritual of football. The iconic fanfares, anthems, and themes set the tone for excitement, priming fans for game day.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with Chicago Lunar New Year Events
Celebrations abound in and around Chicago, with performances and festivities from Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Thai, Korean, and Filipino traditions, to name a few.
Meet John Clare, WFMT’s New Morning Host
Ahead of his debut as WFMT’s Morning Music host, WFMT spoke with John Clare to welcome him to Chicago airwaves and introduce him to listeners.
New Releases Jan. 21: Rufus Wainwright, Virtuosity, and Venice
A release from daring Italian cellist Giovanni Sollima mines the cultural crossroads that is Venice; a deep-dive into Fauré; a generation-spanning look at quartet repertoire; virtuosic contemporary compositions, and more.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Favorite Songs
Songs by Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Staples Singers, and even music for the jitterbug can be found on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s playlist.
7 Pieces of Classical Music Featuring Unusual Instruments
Expanding the orchestra's sonic palette with some truly unorthodox instruments!
Bach in the City: New Chicago Festival Debuts in March
The festival’s premiere concert will be held at Lincoln Park’s historic St. Vincent de Paul Church.
New Releases Jan. 14: 20th Century Deep Dive, Connection, and Clara Schumann
The compositions of two historical women composers: Clara Schumann and Ruth Gipps. Plus a survey of 20th century works by violinist Paul Huang, and dazzling male vocal ensemble Cantus.
