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An Arkansas organist is playing 18 hours of Bach this year, one lunch break at a time

Bach’s organ works make heavy use of pedals and complex structures. Few organists perform the composer’s complete organ works, given the difficulty and quantity of the music.

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Associated PressMarch 30, 2022

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to resume performing in May

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WFMTMarch 30, 2022

Every Chicago Classical Season Announcement

Keegan MorrisMarch 29, 2022

CSO 2022-23: Muti’s Farewell Season

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra will return with heavy metal holiday tour, ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’

Associated PressAugust 28, 2023

The heavy metal, classical music, theater production, pyrotechnics, and laser lightshow hybrid will stop in Chicago in late December.

Playlist: Classical Music for Chores

Fatima DabbahAugust 27, 2023

With this upbeat, energizing playlist, you may actually find yourself enjoying your chores!

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James Hall, Project Director of CMPI and violinist Esme Arias-Kim

Watch WFMT’s Bach to School Virtual Assembly with Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative

WFMTMarch 25, 2022

On March 22, WFMT presenter and Introductions producer and host Robbie Ellis moderated a discussion with CMPI project director James Hall and violinist Esme Arias-Kim.

Lucas Meachem, one of the stars of the Ravinia 2022 season

Ravinia Festival’s 2022 Lineup Brings Signature Music Mix, Bevy of Guests

Keegan MorrisMarch 24, 2022

In addition to the annual CSO residency, Ravinia will play host to a spate of guest ensembles, including Music of the Baroque, The Knights, the Lincoln Trio, Chanticleer, the Chicago Philharmonic, and the Chicago Sinfonietta.

10 Woman Conductors You Should Know

Adela SkowronskiMarch 23, 2022

Though there is a long way still to go, today’s stages are richer because these pioneering conductors are on them.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree