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Long-Tenured Juilliard Cellist, Instructor Joel Krosnick Dies, 84

While he enjoyed some success as a soloist, Krosnick’s recognition grew after joining the Juilliard String Quartet in 1974.

Joyce Yang poses dramatically with the piano

Keegan MorrisJanuary 10, 2023

Grant Park Music Festival 2023 Season Released

Adela SkowronskiJanuary 4, 2023

Quiz: What Should Your Musical New Year’s Resolution Be?

Associated PressDecember 30, 2022

At top of opera, Yoncheva worries about classical music

A scene from the Met's Turandot with sumptuous set and costume design

Metropolitan Opera presents semi-staged ‘Turandot’ after stage malfunction

Associated PressMarch 21, 2024

Franco Zeffirelli's staging premiered in 1987 and is among the most lavish sets in Met history, recreating an imperial throne room with 199 people on stage.

Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95

Associated PressMarch 20, 2024

In 1960, Janis was selected as the first musician to tour the then-USSR as part of a cultural exchange program organized by the U.S. State Department.

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Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2022

Lisa FlynnDecember 15, 2022

Christmas is the most musical time of the year, and each December, we look forward to sharing a new assortment of festive holiday albums.

A sunglasses-wearing Santa ponders his list

Quiz: Should These Opera Characters Be on the Naughty or Nice List?

Adela SkowronskiDecember 14, 2022

We’ve made a list, now we’re checking it twice… can you help WFMT find out which of these opera characters can expect a nicely wrapped present... and which ones can expect coal?

Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians begin 1st-ever strike

Associated PressDecember 9, 2022

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Players’ Association began their work stoppage following a day of negotiations with the philharmonic’s management.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff