Silkroad Finds Sanctuary in Local Collaborations
As the Silkroad Ensemble embarks on their 2026 tour, extra time has been set aside for performing with local ensembles in each city.
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Seattle Opera puts story of Afghan women center stage
An opera based on the popular novel “A Thousand Splendid Suns," which is set in Afghanistan, is making its world debut in Seattle.
9 New Chicago Ensembles You Should Know
Spotlighting a new crop of arrivals to the vibrant Chicago classical music scene.
Watch Star Trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden Play Beach & Debussy
Beautiful renditions of works inspired by poetry.
Anthem for Charles III’s coronation written by Lloyd Webber
The work by Lloyd Webber is one of a dozen new pieces Charles commissioned for the grand occasion taking place May 6 at Westminster Abbey.
CSO 2023-24 Season Announced: Myriad Guest Conductors as Muti Era Closes
The season will be the first following the departure of Riccardo Muti as music director. But the maestro will be close at hand as he continues his association with the CSO.
Barenboim takes it day-by-day, balancing music with illness
Despite illness, Barenboim is determined to inhabit the conductor’s podium as much as possible.
Burt Bacharach, legendary composer of pop songs, dies at 94
Dionne Warwick was his favorite interpreter, but Bacharach also created prime material for Aretha Franklin, Dusty Springfield, Tom Jones, and many others.
Dudamel to become NY Philharmonic music director, leave LA
Dudamel is scheduled to conduct three performances of Mahler’s Ninth Symphony in May.
Tár Music Supervisor: ‘It’s rare to have classical music on screen in that way’
A conversation with Lucy Bright about the ethical considerations of music supervision, Tár’s most surprising musical Easter eggs, and more.
WFMT Classical Conversations: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic
WFMT hosted Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram, who discussed Davis's Emmy-winning score for WTTW’s DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis, their love of jazz, and more.
