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Violinist Anne Harris and violinmaker Amanda Ewing

Making History as a Black Woman Luthier

How a collaboration between Anne Harris and Amanda Ewing is shining light on the history of Black luthiers in the United States.

Associated PressJune 24, 2022

Manufacturers struggle to keep pace with vinyl record demand

Associated PressJune 23, 2022

John Williams, 90, steps away from film, but not music

Associated PressJune 22, 2022

James Rado, who co-created groundbreaking ‘Hair,’ dies at 90

Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers reclines on a luxurious sofa, having a laugh while she holds her instrument

90 Years: Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2024 Season

Keegan MorrisJanuary 9, 2024

Another packed summer of live music awaits.

Kaija Saariaho works thoughtfully at a desk

In Their Own Words: Remembering Those Who Died in 2023

Candice AgreeDecember 29, 2023

Recognizing the Chicagoans, musicians, artists, and friends of WFMT who died this past year.

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Met Opera season had no COVID cancellations but sales down

Associated PressJune 14, 2022

The Metropolitan Opera sold 56% of ticket dollar capacity this season as it returned from a 1 1/2-year absence.

Klaus Mäkelä To Head Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw Orchestra

Associated PressJune 13, 2022

Klaus Mäkelä, a 26-year-old Finnish conductor, will become chief conductor of the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam for the 2027-28 season as part of a 10-year commitment.

NY Philharmonic restores salaries to pre-pandemic levels