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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.

A young Lili Boulanger sits at the organ

Adela SkowronskiAugust 21, 2023

Playlist: 8 Works You Should Know by Lili Boulanger

Associated PressAugust 18, 2023

Composer Bernstein’s children defend Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose after ‘Maestro’ is criticized

Renata Scotto holds up her hand, mid-song

Associated PressAugust 16, 2023

Renata Scotto, soprano of uncommon intensity, dies at 89

Yuval Sharon to direct Met Opera’s new stagings of Wagner’s Ring Cycle and ‘Tristan und Isolde’

Associated PressAugust 6, 2024

The Met also said Tuesday that Nézet-Séguin's contract had been extended by six years through 2029-30.

blue portrait of Tchaikovsky with a 10 and text "top ten" superimposed

Tchaikovsky’s Top 10 Works

WFMTAugust 6, 2024

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a master of melody. Across musical forms the Russian composer's works exquisitely harness the power of each instrument involved.

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Opera singer David Daniels and his husband plead guilty to sexual assault

Associated PressAugust 7, 2023

Both were sentenced to eight years' probation and required to register as sex offenders.

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

Ella Jenkins at 100: A Timeline

Adela SkowronskiAugust 4, 2023

For more than 60 years, the "First Lady of Children's Folk Music" has used music to inspire and teach children around the world.

Marin Alsop, Jude Kelly Reflect on Leadership in Panel Led by WFMT-WTTW CEO Sandra Cordova Micek

Keegan MorrisJuly 27, 2023

Marin Alsop reflects that “courage is important in leadership, but accountability is, too.”

Midday with Lisa Flynn