In Their Own Words: Remembering Those Who Died in 2023
Recognizing the Chicagoans, musicians, artists, and friends of WFMT who died this past year.
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Early Music Livestream With Lutenist Paul O’Dette
The Grammy-winning "dean of American lutenists" shares a program of Elizabethan ballads and Scottish tunes.
Bernstein MASS: Join Marin Alsop, Paolo Szot, and WFMT’s George Preston for a Live Panel Discussion
In the hour leading up to the premiere of the Ravinia Festival recording of Bernstein‘s MASS on PBS‘s Great Performances, we invite you to join us for this free panel.
Share Some Coffee and Songs With Tenor Lawrence Brownlee
Like most of us, tenor Lawrence Brownlee is trying to make the best use of his time and keep his spirits high during the pandemic...
Here’s What ‘Wicked’ Creator Stephen Schwartz Learned From Leonard Bernstein
Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, who created hit musicals like Wicked and Godspell, was just 23 years old when he teamed up with Leonard Bernstein. In a video chat interview with WFMT’s George Preston, Schwartz recounts how he came to contribute to MASS, and what he learned from Bernstein.
WFMT, CSO Announce Extension of Joint Series ‘From the CSO’s Archives: Maestro’s Choice’
The joint series, which is curated by CSO music director Riccardo Muti, launched in April in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Playlist: Classical Music For Mother’s Day
In operatic, vocal, and instrumental selections , we pay tribute to the influential maternal figures in all of our lives.
CSO Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Season
The CSO’s season was set to continue through June 27 and include a two-week residency with music director Riccardo Muti. Per the statement, the CSO is working to reschedule canceled programs in future seasons.
Now Introducing: The Pets of WFMT
As we’ve turned couches and kitchen tables into our new offices, our furry, feathered, scaly, plant-y and all other non-human friends have been pleased to become our new office assistants. Meet some of WFMT’s new work-from-home teammates.
American Takes Top Prize at 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, Ryan Opera Center Tenor Takes Third
In March, the ascendant American baritone Edward Nelson took first prize at the 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, an operatic singing competition hosted in England.
Grant Park Music Festival Cancels 2020 Season
Said festival CEO and President Paul Winberg, "We are devastated about this decision not to move forward with our 2020 season."
