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New Releases Jul. 15: Handel, France, Ellis Island, Elsa Barraine

Two pairs of albums showcase music by George Frideric Handel and works by French composers. Plus, a solo album exploring Hungarian and American music, and a record dedicated to a lesser known 20th-century woman composer.

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

Studio portrait of Samuel Vargas wearing a heart necklace and a satin and lace black shirt

Keegan MorrisFebruary 15, 2024

75th Annual Elgin Symphony Orchestra Season Announced

Unraveling Genius: Capturing Leonardo in Film and Music

Daniel GoldbergNovember 15, 2024

Who was the man behind history's most famous "Renaissance Man?"

Ella Jenkins — gray haired woman stands with the ocean to her back

Ella Jenkins Dies, Age 100

Associated PressNovember 14, 2024

Jenkins, the "First Lady of Children’s Music," died November 9 at a senior facility in Chicago.

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10 Operas by Black Composers You Should Know

Keegan MorrisFebruary 12, 2024

Operas from the 19th century to today that depict Black stories.

Mozart Made Mini in New “Matchbox” Magic Flute by Tony-Winner Mary Zimmerman

Keegan MorrisFebruary 10, 2024

"It's sort of maximalist in a tiny little space," describes Tony-winning adapter/director Mary Zimmerman of her miniaturized Matchbox Magic Flute.

Acclaimed Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa dies at age 88

Associated PressFebruary 9, 2024

The Japanese conductor amazed audiences with the lithe physicality of his performances during three decades at the helm of the BSO. He served as the first music director of Ravinia from 1964 to 1968.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff