Chicago Chorale Founder Announces Retirement
The 75 year-old Artistic Director and Founding member has spent the last 24 years developing the ensemble: now, he is handing off the reins to someone else.
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Grammys 2022: See All the Classical+ Nominees (And Winners)
The 64th Grammy Awards will occur on Sunday, April 3 in Las Vegas. Here are the categories, nominees, and eventually, winners, for the classical, jazz, and world music fields.
Video: Violinist Maya Buchanan Plays Beethoven & Music Inspired by ‘Carmen’
Ascendant violinist Maya Buchanan joined WFMT and pianist Milana Pavchinskaya to share the "Spring" Violin Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven and the Carmen Fantasie Brillante by Jenő Hubay.
New ‘La bohème’ tells story in reverse for happy ending
The director says that the reinterpretation emphasizes the power of love despite inevitable death and disappointment.
Renée Fleming to portray Pat Nixon at Paris Opera in 2023
The John Adams opera Nixon in China will have eight performances at the Bastille in March and April.
Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to resume performing in May
Anna Netrebko also repeated her opposition to the war and said she is not "allied with any leader of Russia."
Every Chicago Classical Season Announcement
On any given day, Chicago plays host to so much great music that it can be hard to keep track of! Luckily, we're here to help you stay on top of the many exciting offerings this city has to offer.
CSO 2022-23: Muti’s Farewell Season
Banner works by Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev headline Muti’s three CSO residencies, ahead of the conclusion of his tenure with Beethoven’s Missa solemnis.
Composer Penderecki’s state funeral held after 2-year delay
The renowned composer died in Krakow in March 2020 at the age of 86, but COVID-19 restrictions postponed a formal funeral service.
Video: Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt Piano Highlights from Daniel Lebhardt
In a dazzling and dynamic performance, pianist Daniel Lebhardt enchanted audiences with Beethoven's seminal "Appassionata" Piano Sonata No. 23.
Watch WFMT’s Bach to School Virtual Assembly with Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative
On March 22, WFMT presenter and Introductions producer and host Robbie Ellis moderated a discussion with CMPI project director James Hall and violinist Esme Arias-Kim.
