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VIDEO | Pianist Julia Hamos Plays Clara Schumann, Chopin, & Ravel

On a warm summer day, pianist Julia Hamos treated WFMT audiences to a treat: a live recital from the Chicago Cultural Center.

Keegan Morris | July 27, 2021

Mayor Lightfoot Designates ‘Riccardo Muti Day’ To Honor Maestro’s 80th Birthday

Oliver Camacho | July 23, 2021

First Planned for 2020, Opera Festival of Chicago Finally Opens Inaugural Season

Associated Press | July 23, 2021

Olympics ceremony uses music from Japanese video games

The Curious Stories Behind 10 National Anthems You Might Hear This Olympics

Adela Skowronski | July 23, 2021

National anthems are some of the most iconic pieces of music from around the world. For this reason, they also contain some of the most interesting backstories.

Hop In! Ear Taxi Festival Announces Fall 2021 Return

Kristina Lynn | July 21, 2021

When it comes to getting around a bustling city like Chicago to see the sights, jumping in a cab is a great place to start. But hearing the city? Turns out, a taxi can take you on a listening journey, too.

Black Artists

Opera singer says Paris police detained, strip searched her

6 Chicago Concerts and Celebrations for Juneteenth 2021

Religious leaders, artists honor George Floyd in concert

Wells’ World: Corey Wilkes Melds Chicago Music Past, Present In Documentary Score

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Masumi Per Rostad on Beethoven, YouTube, and the Viola

Adela Skowronski | July 16, 2021

Masumi Per Rostad is an artist completely steeped in classical music. He chats with WFMT ahead of his performance at the Grant Park Music Festival this weekend.