New Releases Feb 3: Music by the Sea
New music from a few countries by the water – Estonia, Latvia, and the British Isles – is added to WFMT’s music library. From elsewhere in Europe, Collegium 1704 and Collegium Vocale 1704 present new works of Jan Dismas Zelenka, a composer born in Bohemia (present-day Czech Republic). Plus, two celebrated pianists dedicate their latest recordings to women composers and ...
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Northwestern’s Music Series Returns with Chamber Music, Piano, Guitar Luminaries
Including an all-women lineup of respected pianists.
Grammys CEO on new AI guidelines: Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible. ‘Period.’
“What’s not going to happen is we are not going to give a Grammy or Grammy nomination to the AI portion.”
Playlist: Loud Classical Music
Whether you are looking to rev up for the race or drown out the din, this playlist of cacophonous classical music is for you.
Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 2
Whether it's cartoons, famous commercials, or cross-genre collaborations, you may be surprised to learn that you recognize this batch of music.
Muti ends 13 seasons with Chicago Symphony Orchestra with praise and honors — and Beethoven
“I belong to another period of making music, of approaching the scores, of asking for a lot of time for rehearsals, especially in opera.”
Riccardo Muti becomes Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s music director emeritus for life
The announcement was made on the stage of Orchestra Hall on Friday night after a performance of Beethoven's “Missa Solemnis,” the start of Muti's final subscription weekend as music director.
Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ creator, dies at 99
Harnick was born and raised in Chicago and earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the Northwestern University School of Music after serving in the army during World War II.
UChicago Presents Unveils 2023-24 Season
Featuring classical, contemporary, jazz, world music, and performing arts events.
Key WFMT Producer, Host, Programmer Lois Baum Has Died, 87
Lois Baum’s long and illustrious time with WFMT began in 1964.
Playlist: Classical Music You Probably Know (But Can’t Name): Vol. 1
Classical music can be nigh on impossible to find unless you know exactly what you're looking for. Let us help!
