New Releases May 19: Grant Park Orchestra, Behzod Abduraimov, and more
The first release from Grant Park Orchestra in 15 years, plus new music from Behzod Abduraimov, Idith Meshulam Korman, and more.
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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.
Jack DeJohnette, acclaimed jazz drummer who worked with Miles Davis, dies at 83
A winner of two Grammy awards, the Chicago-born DeJohnette began his musical life as a classical pianist before pivoting to the drums.
New Releases Oct. 28: A Potpourri of Folk and Classical
Big names across the classical and folk music worlds have released a number of entertaining albums to lighten up the shorter, fall days.
American Takes Top Prize at International Chopin Piano Competition
Eric Lu from Massachusetts is the first American pianist to win the award since Garrick Ohlsson in 1970.
200 Years of Strauss Junior
WFMT hosts weigh in with their thoughts on the "Waltz King" for his 200th birthday.
New Releases Oct. 21: American Composers
Black Moon trio presents works by Indigenous composers, Marin Alsop celebrates music of Anna Clyne, and more.
New Releases Oct. 14: Fresh Twists
Many of this week's new releases contain fresh interpretations of traditional tunes and rarely performed works.
New Releases Oct 7: Stunning Soloists
Celebrated counter-tenor Reginald Mobley, the debut album of cellist Susanna Mendlow, and more releases from rising classical music stars.
Presidential Scholars include Chicago-Area Cellist
The 18 year-old from Wilmette has been a frequent guest on Introductions, WFMT's weekly program spotlighting talented pre-college classical musicians.
New Releases Sept. 30: Bursts of Beauty
The debut of two new ensembles, plus three beautifully poignant works by Kevin Puts.
