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Cavatina Duo — Denis Azabagic in black and Eugenia Molliner in red — pose against a metal tiled wall

New Releases Apr. 1: Dynamic Duos

Three unique pairings — guitar/flute, oboe/harpsichord, and clarinet/piano — each with a fascinating repertoire focus. Plus early vocal music, piano concertos, solo piano, and a wide-ranging album for harp.

Associated PressSeptember 12, 2022

Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 12, 2022

From 2015: Ramsey Lewis On His Long Overdue CSO Debut

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Associated PressSeptember 8, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II dead after 70 years on the throne

Black and white photo portrait of Don Tait

Remembering Don Tait

Julia MaishFebruary 4, 2024

“He was completely serious about the music, but also effervescently joyful. He loved this artform.”

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Follow Live: Grammy 2024 Winners

WFMTFebruary 3, 2024

Follow live on Sunday, February 4, as music's biggest awards are given out!

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Quiz: How Well Do You Know Basic Music Theory?

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 6, 2022

You may know your classical pieces; heck, you may even know your composers! But how good is your music theory knowledge?

Lars Vogt, Pianist & Conductor, Dead at 51

Adela SkowronskiSeptember 5, 2022

German pianist and conductor Lars Vogt has died. The musician was diagnosed with cancer in February 2021 after tumors were found on his throat and liver, and succumbed to his illness on September 5, 2022.

Video: Young Artist Elliot Wuu Plays Essential Early Beethoven and Schumann Works

WFMTAugust 31, 2022

Pianist Elliot Wuu, who is in his early 20s, visited Chicago to perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven and Robert Schumann that were both written when the composers were in their 20s.

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