Christopher Bell’s 25th Anniversary
The Grant Park Chorus Director reflects on linguistics, Chicago memories, and a milestone achievement.
Don't Miss a Beat
New Releases May 5: Jaeden Izik-Dzurko, Arethusa Quartet, and more
The Canadian pianist's second solo album is featured alongside new recordings for chamber music groups.
New Releases Apr 28: Felix Klieser, Pacho Flores, and more
World premiere recordings and re-orchestrations make for a colorful week of new releases.
Michael Tilson Thomas Passes at Age 81
The acclaimed conductor, composer, and pianist was a leading figure in classical music, known for championing the art form through performance, education, and broadcasting.
New Releases Apr 21: Songs and Strings
Albums marking several ocassions including Earth Day and 200 years of Schubert.
New Releases Apr 14: Seth Parker Woods, Randall Scotting, Isata Kanneh-Mason, and more
A collection of highly personal albums that emphasize the brand of each featured artist.
Lyric Opera’s ’26-27 Season: Don Giovanni, Omar, Guys & Dolls, and more
The season includes Sondra Radvanovsky, newly appointed Artistic Advisor, in concert with tenor SeokJong Baek, and the Lyric debut of bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green.
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.
New Releases Mar 31: Puccini, Vivaldi, and Jóhann Jóhannsson
A mix that includes an all-women a capella ensemble, late Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson, and lute concertos beyond Vivaldi's own.
New Releases Mar 24: A Focus on Women Composers
Wrapping up women’s history month with a handful of albums that highlight women composers and performers.
The Fantasy of Madama Butterfly
Matthew Ozawa spoke with WFMT about how virtual reality – paired with a deep love of the genre – might help audiences see one of opera's biggest works in a new light.
