Julian Rhee and Balourdet Quartet Among Avery Fisher Career Grant Winners
Plus, the first percussion ensemble to receive this prestigious career grant.
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‘Shine the light’: Ariana DeBose talks hosting Tony Awards
The Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated actress says this year’s telecast will spread its arms wider to celebrate Broadway's stars and unsung heroes.
Grammys add new categories, including songwriter of the year
The Recording Academy has created a social change song award and five new categories, including songwriter of the year.
Rush Hour Concerts Return for 2022, Free Summer Recitals Help You Wait Out Commute
With commuting, once again, a part of many of our days, the simple concept of the Rush Hour Concerts becomes vital.
Russian opera ‘Boris Godunov’ to open next La Scala season
Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala has announced the celebration of next season’s gala premiere; the company's 2022-23 calendar was set long before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Playlist: Classical Workout Music
Get your heart pumping with some Holst. Practice pushups with some Prokofiev. Take down those deadlifts with Tan Dun.
Noseda extends tenure with National Symphony through 2026-27
The 58-year-old Italian conductor succeeded Christoph Eschenbach for the 2017-18 season; he also holds roles at the Zurich Opera and London Symphony Orchestra.
Now Announcing: WFMT’s 2022 Grant Park Music Festival Live Broadcasts
Without the Grant Park Music Festival, summer in Chicago simply wouldn't be ... summer in Chicago.
Vangelis, the Greek ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer, dies at 79
Vangelis is also remembered for creating the score for Blade Runner.
Video: WFMT’s Bach to School Virtual Assembly with the Ryan Opera Center
On May 10, 2022, WFMT General Manager George Preston welcomed Ryan Opera Center performers Lunga Eric Hallam, tenor, and Chris Reynolds, pianist; along with ROC director Dan Novak, for an hour of conversation and music.
Mason Bates Takes Us Inside the Orchestra, Literally, In New Concerto, Film
"One of the great things about the orchestra is that it is always evolving..."
