Playlist: Classical Music for Reading
Whether you're poring over a biography, traversing a novel, or perhaps writing something yourself, WFMT’s reading playlist is made to help you relax, focus, and get lost in literature.
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Recording Academy fires ousted CEO, citing investigations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Recording Academy says it has fired Deborah Dugan, its former president who questioned the integrity of the Grammy Awards nominations process and complained of sexual harassment and a toxic culture. The academy said Monday the decision was reached after “two exhaustive, costly independent investigations” of Dugan. She had been on administrative leave since mid-January, when ...
Lake Forest Symphony Cancels Rest of Season Amid Lagging Fundraising
Citing fundraising shortages in the face of rising costs, the Lake Forest Symphony has announced the cancellation of the remainder of its 2019-20 season. This decision comes despite good concert turnout. According to the symphony, the announcement followed a weekend of sold-out concerts midway through the ensemble’s 62nd season. The early termination will bring the cancellation of three programs, including ...
Eric Owens To Miss Lyric’s 2020 Ring Cycle, Replacements Announced
The celebrated American bass-baritone was slated to appear as Wotan but has withdrawn because of health issues.
The Well-Tempered Election Analyst: How Arnon Mishkin prepares (with a little help from Bach)
Arnon Mishkin has been called a data ninja, analyzing exit polls and explaining shifting voting blocs. How then does he prepare for the grueling hours ahead on the day and night of a Presidential Election? He plays the cello.
Three Faiths Connected Through Music: ‘O, Jerusalem!’ With Apollo’s Fire
Does a city have its own distinctive musical style? The early music ensemble Apollo’s Fire and artistic director Jeannette Sorrell explore that question with their upcoming Chicago-area performance, “O Jerusalem! Crossroads of Three Faiths."
Playlist: Your Guide to Chopin’s Études
Explore Chopin’s études - some of the most beloved works in the piano repertoire - by listening to some of our favorites and learning more about them.
Higdon opera for Philadelphia to have 3 different endings
The opera is a fictionalized account inspired by the theft of seven artworks from a museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
5 Questions with Marin Alsop [Video]
"I think that art needs to serve the public... not just to be comforting and familiar, but to push the envelope," declares Marin Alsop.
AP: US opera union probe finds Plácido Domingo abused power
People familiar with the findings have said that an investigation found more than two dozen people who said they were sexually harassed or witnessed inappropriate behavior by Domingo over two decades
Robbie Ellis’ Comedy Tunes Prove that Classical Music Can Be Funny [Videos]
Think you know a lot about classical music? Robbie Ellis, WFMT host, composer, music director, and comedy songmaker extraordinaire shares four untold musical revelations that will have your head spinning!
