Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95
In 1960, Janis was selected as the first musician to tour the then-USSR as part of a cultural exchange program organized by the U.S. State Department.
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Muti Tests Positive for COVID, April 5 CSO Concert Canceled
The CSO shares that the 80-year-old conductor is experiencing mild symptoms and is in high spirits.
Meet Jon Batiste, new Grammy winner with plenty going on
The recording artist, bandleader, musical director, film composer, museum creative director, and scion of New Orleans musical royalty won five Grammys on Sunday.
Playlist: Relaxing Classical Music for Calm and Wonder
For so many of us, WFMT is a reliable source of relaxation. But what if we could bring you more relaxation?
Grammys 2022: See All the Classical+ Nominees (And Winners)
The 64th Grammy Awards will occur on Sunday, April 3 in Las Vegas. Here are the categories, nominees, and eventually, winners, for the classical, jazz, and world music fields.
Video: Violinist Maya Buchanan Plays Beethoven & Music Inspired by ‘Carmen’
Ascendant violinist Maya Buchanan joined WFMT and pianist Milana Pavchinskaya to share the "Spring" Violin Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven and the Carmen Fantasie Brillante by Jenő Hubay.
New ‘La bohème’ tells story in reverse for happy ending
The director says that the reinterpretation emphasizes the power of love despite inevitable death and disappointment.
Renée Fleming to portray Pat Nixon at Paris Opera in 2023
The John Adams opera Nixon in China will have eight performances at the Bastille in March and April.
Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to resume performing in May
Anna Netrebko also repeated her opposition to the war and said she is not "allied with any leader of Russia."
Every Chicago Classical Season Announcement
On any given day, Chicago plays host to so much great music that it can be hard to keep track of! Luckily, we're here to help you stay on top of the many exciting offerings this city has to offer.
CSO 2022-23: Muti’s Farewell Season
Banner works by Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev headline Muti’s three CSO residencies, ahead of the conclusion of his tenure with Beethoven’s Missa solemnis.
