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Rachel Barton Pine Shreds in Heavy Metal-Inspired “Thrash”

With a prized Megadeth tee and her lovingly adorned violin case, Rachel visited WFMT’s studios to share a thrilling performance of heavy metal-inspired showpiece.

Greg BroderickOctober 26, 2023

Playlist: 13 Horror Movie Soundtracks You Should Know

The Beatles, 1965, pose together with their instruments

Associated PressOctober 26, 2023

The last new Beatles song, ‘Now And Then,’ will be released next week

Lidiya Yankovskaya poses resolutely in front of a white backdrop

Keegan MorrisOctober 24, 2023

Lidiya Yankovskaya to Depart COT at End of ’23–24 Season

Full Circle for Chicago-born Dancer, Choreographer Houston Thomas

Keegan MorrisSeptember 13, 2024

“I’m from the South Side, 99th and Throop. Went to school on the South Side, and then every day traveling downtown to go to ballet school. I’m really a Chicago boy, for sure.”

Violinist Hilary Hahn, framed by flowers, gazes at her violin in front of a burnt orange wall

Hilary Hahn to miss CSO season premiere

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 10, 2024

The soloist's injury continues to affect scheduled fall concerts.

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Philadelphia Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year labor deal with 15.8% salary increase

Associated PressOctober 23, 2023

The deal eliminates a lower rate of overtime for playing movies and calls for two days of rest after most Sunday concerts.

Corky Siegel poses with the Chicago Skyline

Corky Siegel at 80: Gathering No Moss at this Magnificent Milestone

Louise FrankOctober 20, 2023

"I have so much pouring out of me that I would like to share before I can’t share it anymore. It seems the more years I’ve been given, the more I need."

Playlist: Fall Folk Foliage — Songs Old and New for Autumn

Adela SkowronskiOctober 14, 2023

As leaves change from green to gold and red, we are inspired to harvest some songs for the autumn season!

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree