Christoph von Dohnányi dies at age 95
“Christoph von Dohnányi was a superb conductor and Music Director, respected the world over,” said President and CEO of the Cleveland Orchestra André Gremillet in an online statement.
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Claude Bolling, popular jazz-classical musician, dead at 90
The Cannes native was a professional musician by his teens and over the following decades would perform with everyone from Lionel Hampton to Yo-Yo Ma.
In Their Own Words: Quotes From Artists and Friends of WFMT Who Died in 2020
2020 was a year of great loss for all; the music world was no exception. As we reflect on the year gone by, WFMT salutes the contributions of artists and friends who died this past year.
Playlist: Classical Drinking Songs to Ring in the New Year
Who says enjoying classical music has to be a sober affair? Here is some music to help you say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021.
Waltzes in a Pandemic: How Vienna Phil Will Continue Its New Year’s Tradition
It wouldn’t be New Year without the Vienna Philharmonic. But as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, what will come of the annual New Year's Concert?
Ivry Gitlis, a violinist who spanned genres, dies at 98
The acclaimed violinist played with famed conductors, rock stars, and jazz bands around the world.
KAIA String Quartet Wishes You a Happy Holiday
Chicago’s own KAIA String Quartet plays an original medley to wish you happy holidays. Wearing masks, the ensemble recorded the performance — especially for WFMT — from the Fulton Street Collective.
Video: Avalon String Quartet Honors Beethoven 250 with a Dynamic Performance
On the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's birth, the Avalon String Quartet gave a deft and passionate performance of one of Beethoven's finest chamber works.
Beethoven’s Top 10 Works
WFMT looks back on the eminent composer's most important works. Here is our ranking of Beethoven's top 10 most important compositions.
Celebrate Beethoven 250 with a Beautiful Biographical Film
As the world celebrates the 250th birth anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven, stream the film that traces the young Ludwig, known to family and friends as “Louis,” in his journey from a musical prodigy to an eminent composer.
What Are Shape Notes? Jeannette Sorrell of Apollo’s Fire Explains
Although shape notes were introduced in 18th-century England, this unique musical notation found popularity in the United States: first in New England and later in the American South. It’s recently experienced a renaissance of sorts...
