Acclaimed Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at age 82
"I grew up in a house with art and artists," Pollini said in an interview. "Old works and modern works coexisted together as part of life."
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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..."
Playlist: Classical Music for Travel
WFMT brings you a "musical getaway," whether you're enjoying the comfort of your cushiest armchair or exploring somewhere new!
Playlist: Classical Coffeeshop
A rich blend of music for calm, conversation, and of course, caffeine.
Feinstein, Midori, Perlman headline Carnegie Ukraine benefit
Soprano Angel Blue, mezzo-sopranos Denyce Graves and Isabel Leonard, and jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant will also appear on the concert.
Echoes of 2006: Jazz Fest returns to New Orleans for 2022
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is returning for the first time in three years.
WFMT Classical Conversations: Dr. C. Charles Clency
WFMT presenter LaRob K. Rafael interviews Dr. C. Charles Clency, music educator, author, and the last accompanist of Mahalia Jackson.
Carnegie Hall plans return to full schedule in 2022-23
Carnegie announced a 2022-23 schedule that includes about 70 events in 2,800-seat Stern Auditorium.
Errollyn Wallen On Embracing Serendipity, Bringing New Viewpoints to Music
"It feels like I’ve been carrying this world with me for a long time."
