New Releases Jan 12: What’s Old is New
Shining new light on musical traditions, from the 400th anniversary of John Dowland’s death to the annual New Year's Day Concert in Vienna.
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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!"
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.
