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Video: 5 Questions with Giancarlo Guerrero

The Nicaragua-born Costa Rican conductor visited WFMT to preview the upcoming Grant Park season, discuss his favorite summertime activities, and more.

Riccardo Muti Conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

Associated PressSeptember 20, 2023

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians get 3% annual raises in 3-year labor contract

Associated PressSeptember 19, 2023

Chicago Symphony Orchestra, musicians union agree to 3-year contract

Keegan MorrisSeptember 14, 2023

Chamber Music on the Fox Returns for 10th Season

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10 Classical Earworms: The Mastery Behind Unforgettable Music

Benjamin PesetskyAugust 28, 2024

This music will stay with you—drawing you back to these pieces time and again.

Valerie June on the Crossroads of Mindfulness and Creativity

Malcolm BambaAugust 24, 2024

Mindfulness, to acclaimed multifaceted artist Valerie June, makes "a person be there in that moment — even when you know so many things in the world are unjust and not right."

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These Quotes From Classical Composers Will Make You Fall in Love With Music All Over Again!

Keegan MorrisSeptember 6, 2023

Not only are these composers' musical works an inspiration, but their words are, too! Here are some of the most beautiful insights you'll read all day.

Ryuichi Sakamoto gazes pensively at the camera

‘Opus,’ the farewell of Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto, will premiere at Venice Film Festival

Associated PressAugust 29, 2023

Sakamoto had been battling cancer since 2014, and could no longer do concert performances, and so he turned to film. The filming took place over several days, just a half year before his death on March 28 at 71.

Playlist: 8 Popular Songs that Sample Classical Music

Adela Skowronski

Musicians from rap to alternative to K-Pop and beyond look to classical music for inspiration! Here are just a few creative examples.

Midday with Lisa Flynn