Playlist: Gratitude and Giving Thanks
Works by composers for the people and places that shaped them – music filled with warmth, reflection, and appreciation.
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Elton John to perform at White House on Friday
The audience will include teachers, nurses, students, gay rights advocates, and others.
Music for Her Majesty: Important Musical Moments in the Life of Queen Elizabeth II of England
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. In memoriam, we take a look at the royal monarch's life through a musical lens...
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ to close on Broadway next year
Broadway's longest-running show is scheduled to close in February 2023, less than a month after its 35th anniversary.
In 35th Season, Chicago Sinfonietta Looks At What’s ‘Next’
A dynamic balance of intensity and optimism holds true throughout the season, which features such program titles as Next, Boundless, and Unapologetic.
Playlist: Classical Music for Long Walks
In an array of stimulating and soothing music, give your walk a melodic backdrop or clear your mind for some deep thinking.
Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87
The Chicago born and based Lewis was revered in jazz circles for hits like "The In Crowd" and "Hang on Sloopy." He earned three Grammys and seven gold records.
From 2015: Ramsey Lewis On His Long Overdue CSO Debut
WFMT spoke to the Chicago-born Lewis in 2015, when, at the age of 80, his music received its first CSO performance.
Queen Elizabeth II dead after 70 years on the throne
A link to the almost-vanished generation that fought World War II, she was the only monarch most Britons have ever known, and her name defines an age: the modern Elizabethan Era.
Queen Elizabeth II under medical care amid health fears
"Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision," a palace spokesperson said.
The Sounds of Chicago in a Festival of Art Song and Vocal Chamber Music
"We're celebrating the spirit of the city and taking a moment for some musical civic pride!"
