New Releases Nov. 25: Works to Cherish
Uncovering some hidden gems of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Welsh composer Grace Williams, and more.
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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Basic Music Theory?
You may know your classical pieces; heck, you may even know your composers! But how good is your music theory knowledge?
Lars Vogt, Pianist & Conductor, Dead at 51
German pianist and conductor Lars Vogt has died. The musician was diagnosed with cancer in February 2021 after tumors were found on his throat and liver, and succumbed to his illness on September 5, 2022.
Video: Young Artist Elliot Wuu Plays Essential Early Beethoven and Schumann Works
Pianist Elliot Wuu, who is in his early 20s, visited Chicago to perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Robert Schumann that were both written when the composers were in their 20s.
A Classical Music Aerial Adventure: Summer in Chicago
Get a new view of summertime in Chicago... complete with some great classical music!
Jon Batiste leaves Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show
After winning multiple Grammys this year, Jon Batiste is moving on after a seven-year run backing up host Stephen Colbert as bandleader of “The Late Show”.
Video: Husband-Wife Duo Plays Brahms, Clarke, Tchaikovsky
Collaborators Matthew Cohen and Zhenni Li-Cohen perform a concert of music for viola and piano.
Playlist: 11 Lithuanian Composers You Should Know
During and following periods of suppression and foreign occupation, many composers have made it their duty to preserve and strengthen a Lithuanian national identity.
UK to host 2023 Eurovision after Ukraine ruled too risky
The fate of the 2023 contest had featured in talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Video: Violinist Julian Rhee & Pianist Xiaohui Yang play Mozart & Strauss
Violinist Julian Rhee is not yet 20 years old, but he's already an in-demand artist, with appearances with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Madison Symphony Orchestra, and the San Diego Symphony under his belt.
How To Choose the Best Speakers to Listen to WFMT (and All Your Favorite Music!)
Finding the best speakers for classical music can be a serious proposition. Don't spend your money without answering these questions!
