New Releases Dec 16: Sonic Patchwork
Bertrand Chamayou & Leif Ove Andsnes pay respects to Franz Schubert; brand new brass works highlight the instrument family.
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Willliam Grant Still’s Top 5 Works According to His Daughter, Judith Anne Still
Despite an upturn, William Grant Still's music remains under-performed. We spoke to Judith Anne Still about her five favorite pieces by her father.
Who are the 2022 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?
Musicians Tomeka Reid (who is Chicago-based), Martha Gonzalez, and Ikue Mori are among the grantees.
14 Chicago Film Fest Screenings Music Lovers Won’t Want To Miss
The Chicago International Film Festival is back for a 58th year, and as ever, there is an embarrassment of cinematic riches.
Singer driven from Belarus for speaking out tries to rebuild
"It was so evident to all of us that we could not keep silent any more," said baritone Ilya Silchukou.
Japanese avant-garde pioneer composer Ichiyanagi dies at 89
Ichiyanagi studied at The Juilliard School in New York and emerged a pioneer, using compositional techniques that incorporated traditional Japanese elements and electronic music.
Citing Health Issues, Daniel Barenboim Will Step Back from Performing, Conducting
"I have lived all my life in and through music, and I will continue to do so as long as my health allows me to."
John Brennan, 18-year WTTW-WFMT Trustee, Has Died, Age 60
Brennan was an active and engaged leader, serving on nearly every committee of the WTTW-WFMT board.
WFMT’s Classical Conversations: ‘Becoming Frederick Douglass’ & ‘Harriet Tubman Visions of Freedom’
Grammy-winning conductor, pianist, and composer Charles Floyd and award-winning baritone Robert Sims reflect on the importance that Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass placed on spirituals as a beacon for freedom.
Free Movie Honors Hildegard von Bingen, A Trailblazing Composer & Nun
A 12th-century abbess gifted with extraordinary skills in medicine, science, and music.
Krakow cancels Roger Waters gigs, urges him to visit Ukraine
Waters has expressed a sympathetic stance toward Russia in its war against Ukraine.
