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New Releases Feb. 11: Three Sopranos, Chamber Works, Rare 20th-Century

A creative, historically minded album from Apollo’s Fire, an unusual combination of instruments team up, a deep-dive into “Dies irae”, and two separate explorations of obscure 20th-century rep.

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Associated PressFebruary 23, 2022

Met Opera shares 2022-23 season, Netrebko not in ‘Lohengrin’

LaRob RafaelFebruary 15, 2022

Capturing the Chevalier, One of the Most Remarkable Stories in Classical Music

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 14, 2022

Quiz: Choose Your Valentine’s Day Plans and We’ll Find Your Perfect Classical Playlist

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Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Associated PressJuly 21, 2023

Bennett’s early career peaked in the 1960s as he topped the charts with “San Francisco” and became the first male pop solo performer to headline at Carnegie Hall, releasing a live album of the 1962 concert.

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Third Coast Percussion 2023-24 Season Released

Keegan MorrisJuly 18, 2023

One of Chicago’s most notable and dynamic ensembles has announced its upcoming season.

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Catch Up With WFMT’s Latest Bach to School Event with Chicago Sinfonietta Wind Quintet

WFMTFebruary 9, 2022

Chicago Sinfonietta's CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson and principal oboist Ricardo Castañeda discussed how participating in classical music has shaped their lives and look back on past performance highlights.

Conductor Simon Rattle Receives Germany’s Highest Honor

Associated PressFebruary 8, 2022

Germany's president has bestowed the country's highest honor on British conductor Simon Rattle, the former head of the Berlin Philharmonic who is set to take a new job in Munich next year.

Video: Warm Up With This Concert of French Music by Geneva Lewis & Sahun Sam Hong

WFMTFebruary 3, 2022

How about some musical bonbons for a cold winter day? With several inches of snow outside, violinist Geneva Lewis and pianist Sahun Sam Hong teamed up for a bright performance of French music confections.

Baroque&Before with Candice Agree