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A Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at auction

The violin is believed to have influenced legendary composer Johannes Brahms when he wrote the famed “Violin Concerto in D Major” and was actually played during the concerto’s 1879 premiere.

Associated PressFebruary 8, 2022

Conductor Simon Rattle Receives Germany’s Highest Honor

WFMTFebruary 3, 2022

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

Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage. (Photo: Jeff Goldberg/Esto)

Associated PressFebruary 2, 2022

International Orchestras Tour US for First Time in 2 Years

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Northwestern’s Music Series Returns with Chamber Music, Piano, Guitar Luminaries

WFMTJuly 11, 2023

Including an all-women lineup of respected pianists.

Grammys CEO on new AI guidelines: Music that contains AI-created elements is eligible. ‘Period.’

Associated PressJuly 4, 2023

“What’s not going to happen is we are not going to give a Grammy or Grammy nomination to the AI portion.”

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Mozart’s Top 10 Works

WFMTJanuary 26, 2022

Picking a favorite out of Mozart's immense catalog of music is no small feat, so we asked all WFMT hosts, producers, and staff to weigh in on their best-loved compositions and recordings.

San Francisco Opera will debut Adams’ ‘Antony and Cleopatra’

Associated PressJanuary 20, 2022

John Adams’ version of Antony and Cleopatra will have its world premiere on the opening weekend of the San Francisco Opera’s 100th season.

Grammy Awards Move Ceremony to Las Vegas Site in Early April

Associated PressJanuary 19, 2022

The awards will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on April 3.

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