Opera on Film: 6 Movies that Showcase Opera’s Drama, Emotion, Glamor, and Beauty
What does one of the grandest artforms look like on the big screen? Check out some of our favorite portrayals of opera in the movies.
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Playlist: Wilco Drummer, Classical Composer Glenn Kotche on His Favorite Classical Music
Composer and percussionist Glenn Kotche is a force in both the classical music and rock worlds: his energetic performance, rhythmic intelligence, and inventive style set him apart.
Playlist: ‘Klavier Self’ a Merry Little Holiday With These Classical Toy Piano Performances
It’s that time of year where kids are on their best behavior (gotta be on the "Nice" list!), building gingerbread houses, and making sure to update their holiday lists: paint sets, Legos, and maybe even a toy piano.
Video: Deck the Halls with Merry, Merry Chicago!
Chicago Symphony Chorus members and pianist Sharon Peterson visited WFMT to spread some cheer and share this short and sweet rendition of a Christmas classic.
A Concerto of Discovery: Nicola Benedetti on Collaborating With Wynton Marsalis
Classical music, jazz, Celtic folksongs, and funk — these genres make up just a few of the words in Wynton Marsalis' musical language. Violinist Nicola Benedetti calls Marsalis' new violin concerto a "path of discovery."
Dalton Baldwin, Pianist Who Shared Stage With Gérard Souzay for 30 Years, Has Died
Baldwin's association with singers Elly Ameling, Jessye Norman, José van Dam, Teresa Berganza, Mady Mesplé, and above all, Gérard Souzay, defines the history of German art song performance in the second half of the twentieth century.
Discover What Makes Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ Sound Like Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice
Conductor Scott Speck, who leads the Chicago Philharmonic for performances of The Nutcracker with Joffrey Ballet, explained what makes Tchaikovsky’s score as addictive as your favorite holiday treats.
The 10 Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2019
Every year, the holiday season brings a new assortment of fabulous and festive Christmas albums. Here are some of the inspiring recordings we’ve received for 2019. Let them accompany your celebrations this Christmas and for years to come.
Britten the Composer, Pacifist, Remembered by the Star of His Antiwar Opera
A lifelong pacifist, Britten used his music to advocate for peace. Baritone Benjamin Luxon, who created the title role of the composer’s pacifist opera Owen Wingrave, reflects on Britten’s legacy of music and pacifism.
Arias and Songs hits 350 broadcasts on WFMT
December 21st's broadcast marks the 350th program of Arias and Songs. Over the seven years on WFMT, host Larry Johnson has played everything from Callas and 'La Traviata' to Nat King Cole and 'The Producers.'
Embracing the ‘Sound of Silence’: Guitarist Miloš and His Return to Music
After his period away from music to recover from a hand injury and intense burnout, the guitarist is back with a new album: Sound of Silence.
