In Germany, a 639-year organ performance of a John Cage composition is about to have its next note change
On Feb. 5, 2024, another note is going to begin playing... this one will be relatively short; it will hang around for only the next two years.
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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.
Remembering Leon Fleisher
The renowned American pianist Leon Fleisher died on Sunday in Baltimore. He was 92. In a career spanning eight decades, he left an incredible legacy as a performer, teacher, and conductor.
Quiz: Which Symphonic Master Are You?
Are you a revolutionary like Beethoven, or are you obsessive like Berlioz? Take this quiz to see which symphonic master you most resemble.
Marilyn Rea Beyer, new ‘Midnight Special’ host, comes full circle
Beyer talks to WFMT about her introduction to folk music at Chicago's Symphony Center, formative memories of Steve Goodman and Studs Terkel, and what to expect as she takes the reins of 'The Midnight Special.'
Through the Eyes of Women: Protests and Racial Justice in the Studs Terkel Radio Archive
Our picture of the past is often incomplete: though long on the frontlines in the fight for racial justice, women's stories have often been left out of history. Here are nine conversations with women to enrich our understanding.
Playlist: Celebrating Uncommon Instruments
From Ocarinas to Wagner Tubas, these instruments may not be the first to mind when you think of classical music, but maybe, they should be!
Voguing Meets Classical in Stunning New Music Video
Music and motion come together beautifully in a new video featuring dancers Jason Rodriguez and José Lapaz Rodriguez and set to music by pianist and composer Chad Lawson.
