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New Releases Jun. 24: Bonis, Haydn, Mozart

Two albums highlight music by Mel Bonis, a French Romantic woman composer. Plus, comprehensive looks at music by Haydn and Mozart. And Jordi Savall explores Forgotten Symphonies.

Associated PressFebruary 21, 2024

Beatles to get a Fab Four of biopics, a movie each for Paul, John, George, and Ringo

two young people in historic dress perform a traditional dance on a sunny day

Associated PressFebruary 20, 2024

Once banned by communists, Poland’s stately 18th century dance garners UNESCO honors

WFMTFebruary 19, 2024

WFMT Programming and Hosting News

Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81

Associated PressNovember 11, 2024

As a dancer, choreographer, director and speaker, Judith Jamison's distinguished career leaped over barriers of race and gender.

Grammy Nominees 2025

Keegan MorrisNovember 8, 2024

Dive in to the classical, jazz, contemporary, folk, screen, and stage nominees!

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Explore New Orleans-Style Jazz

Keegan MorrisFebruary 12, 2024

New Orleans is at the nexus of cultures: influences from the African diaspora, from France, from Native American communities, and many more.

10 Operas by Black Composers You Should Know