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Classical Voyages: Rome

Travel with us to the Eternal City with this wide-ranging playlist of music dedicated to, inspired by, and hailing from Rome.

Associated PressJune 9, 2022

‘Shine the light’: Ariana DeBose talks hosting Tony Awards

Associated PressJune 9, 2022

Grammys add new categories, including songwriter of the year

Alexander Hersh, wearing a dark suit and light shirt, poses with his cello

Keegan MorrisJune 8, 2022

Rush Hour Concerts Return for 2022, Free Summer Recitals Help You Wait Out Commute

Now Adored, It Took 200 Years for Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos to Hit Their Stride. Here’s Why.

Keegan MorrisDecember 11, 2023

A job application, an overwhelmed orchestra, and a remarkable true story behind one of classical music's best loved works.

a snow globe containing wintry pine trees sits upon a snowbank, with trees and lights out of focus behind

Playlist: The Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2023

Oliver CamachoDecember 7, 2023

Stunning renditions of contemporary works, stirring early music performances, and more.

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Noseda extends tenure with National Symphony through 2026-27

Associated PressJune 2, 2022

The 58-year-old Italian conductor succeeded Christoph Eschenbach for the 2017-18 season; he also holds roles at the Zurich Opera and London Symphony Orchestra.

the striking Jay Pritzker Pavilion of Millennium Park is lit up during a nighttime Grant Park Music Festival performance

Now Announcing: WFMT’s 2022 Grant Park Music Festival Live Broadcasts

WFMTMay 26, 2022

Without the Grant Park Music Festival, summer in Chicago simply wouldn't be ... summer in Chicago.

Vangelis, the Greek ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer, dies at 79

Associated PressMay 20, 2022

Vangelis is also remembered for creating the score for Blade Runner.

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