New Releases Dec 9: The Approaching Holidays
A monumental box set marking the 400th anniversary of Louis Couperin and a set of new holiday albums.
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Bargain hunter scores 700-year-old medieval times document
Instead of a kitchen appliance, Will Sideri stumbled upon a framed document hanging on a wall. It had elaborate script in Latin, along with musical notes and gold flourishes. A sticker said 1285 AD.
Musical Tails: 6 Composers Who Wrote Music for Pets
Meet the incredible pets who inspired some of our favorite music!
Video: James Conlon & Johnny Gandelsman Reflect on Music of the Holocaust
WFMT interviews conductor James Conlon, a tireless advocate for composers silenced by the Nazi regime, and musician Johnny Gandelsman, who produced the soundtrack to 'The US and the Holocaust.'
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.
