Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening.
The healing power of song may sound intuitive given music’s deep roots in human culture. But the science of whether and how music dulls acute and chronic pain — technically called music-induced analgesia — is just catching up.
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Quiz: Choose Your Valentine’s Day Plans and We’ll Find Your Perfect Classical Playlist
You’re SURE your lover will be over the moon about their amazing Valentine’s date. But have you remembered to plan the music?
Composer Ricky Ian Gordon Premieres 2 Operas in 5-Day Span
The Garden of the Finzi-Continis and Intimate Apparel both opened in the last week of January.
Alsop In at Ravinia Through 2025; Will Curate New Breaking Barriers Festival This Year
In her role as chief conductor, Alsop curates and conducts a three-week stretch of programs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Embedded within that residency will be the Breaking Barriers Festival.
Catch Up With WFMT’s Latest Bach to School Event with Chicago Sinfonietta Wind Quintet
Chicago Sinfonietta's CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson and principal oboist Ricardo Castañeda discussed how participating in classical music has shaped their lives and look back on past performance highlights.
Conductor Simon Rattle Receives Germany’s Highest Honor
Germany's president has bestowed the country's highest honor on British conductor Simon Rattle, the former head of the Berlin Philharmonic who is set to take a new job in Munich next year.
Video: Warm Up With This Concert of French Music by Geneva Lewis & Sahun Sam Hong
How about some musical bonbons for a cold winter day? With several inches of snow outside, violinist Geneva Lewis and pianist Sahun Sam Hong teamed up for a bright performance of French music confections.
International Orchestras Tour US for First Time in 2 Years
The Royal Philharmonic became the first international orchestra to tour the U.S. since February 2020.
Lyric’s ’22-23 Season: Verdi, ‘Fiddler,’ Fleming, & ‘Carmen’
Plus a world premiere, Chicago-set take on 'The Barber of Seville' and the return of 'West Side Story'
Haymarket’s 2022 Return to Live Performance: Bologne, Monteverdi, Cabell
Haymarket Opera Company has announced its 2022 lineup; the March-September season will feature three works.
Mozart’s Top 10 Works
Picking a favorite out of Mozart's immense catalog of music is no small feat, so we asked all WFMT hosts, producers, and staff to weigh in on their best-loved compositions and recordings.
