Hilary Hahn receives prestigious Avery Fisher Prize
From her debut — at age 12 — with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Hilary Hahn has become a shining example of what it means to be a 21st century violinist.
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Mormon choir Christmas concert cancelled due to pandemic
The annual Christmas concert by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ choir has been canceled because of lingering concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
Shaw, Sagan, and Searching: ‘The Listeners’
“For centuries, millennia, we humans have looked at the stars and wondered about our place in the universe and what’s beyond. That’s what I wanted to dig into,” reflects musician-composer-producer Caroline Shaw on her latest work, The Listeners.
After grief, Bebel Gilberto recovers her zen with new album
Singer Bebel Gilberto didn’t have the opportunity to show her famous father the song she wrote for him.
DeYoung and Cheng: A Socially-Distanced Schubert Song Cycle
Mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung and pianist Eugenia Cheng complete their summer-long, socially-distanced undertaking: a complete virtual duet of Schubert’s Winterreise.
There Were Penguins in the Opera House
Corky Siegel – the internationally acclaimed harmonica virtuoso, pianist, singer, composer, and musical alchemist whose signature blend of blues and classical has captivated audiences for over fifty years – wants to invite you into his living room.
Julian Bream, Classical Guitarist and Lutenist, Dead at 87
British classical guitarist and lutenist Julian Bream, highly regarded as one of the most remarkable artists of the post-war era, died today at his home in Wiltshire.
Quiz: Which Great Conductor Are You?
Have you ever envisioned yourself leading a world-class orchestra? Take our quiz to learn which great conductor you are!
Broadway musical ‘Diana’ to bypass closed stage for Netflix
The Broadway musical Diana isn't waiting for theaters to reopen in New York to offer its show to a live audience — it's going to Netflix.
Quiz: How Hipster Is Your Taste in Classical Music?
Admit it, liking classical music is a little bit hipster. But how hipster is your taste in classical music?
WFMT, Ravinia Announce New Broadcast Series
WFMT is pleased to announce a new broadcast series in partnership with Ravinia Festival. The eight-program, limited-run series “New From the Ravinia Festival,” brings listeners new performances recorded at Ravinia — without an audience — this summer.
