Stories

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Underrated Classical Music for Weddings (from a gigging musician)

Tired of Pachelbel’s Canon in D and Mendelssohn’s Wedding March? Here are other romantic selections to consider!

Oliver CamachoMarch 3, 2026

New Releases Mar 3: Melodies from Eastern Europe

Adela SkowronskiMarch 2, 2026

Music of the Baroque Announces 2026-27 Season

Oliver CamachoFebruary 24, 2026

New Releases Feb 24: Elsa Barraine, Alexander Lloyd Blake, and more

New Releases Mar 24: A Focus on Women Composers

Oliver CamachoMarch 24, 2026

Wrapping up women’s history month with a handful of albums that highlight women composers and performers.

The Fantasy of Madama Butterfly

Adela SkowronskiMarch 19, 2026

Matthew Ozawa spoke with WFMT about how virtual reality – paired with a deep love of the genre – might help audiences see one of opera's biggest works in a new light.

Playlists

$sheet music of a concerto dappled by a refracted beam of light with the colors of the rainbow visible$

Playlist: Beginner Concertos to Excite the Senses

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Playlist: Modern Music for Holiday Merriment

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Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2023

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Playlist: Classical Music for Reading

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Dee Alexander Among 2026 Jazz Legacy Fellows

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 17, 2026

On February 17, 2026, the Mellon Foundation announced its 2026 Jazz Legacy Fellows: a prestigious distinction honoring lifetime achievements of the world’s top 12 jazz artists.