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In Their Own Words: Remembering Those Who Died in 2024

WFMT remembers those who died in 2024: those we know from our community and those we never met, but who spoke to us through their work.

Keegan MorrisNovember 15, 2021

Watch | J’Nai Bridges, Shawn Okpebholo Join WFMT for Bach to School Virtual Assembly

Associated PressNovember 15, 2021

New San Francisco Center to Share Classical Music With All

Associated PressNovember 15, 2021

Venezuelan Musicians Pursue World’s Largest Orchestra Record

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Auditorium Theatre Brings Malkovich, Blanchard, Dance Riches in 2023-24 Season

Keegan MorrisMay 2, 2023

Special events, dance, and more are on deck for the Auditorium.

‘Some Like It Hot’ leads Tony Award nominations with 13 nods

Associated PressMay 2, 2023

The message of self-acceptance and respect for all was echoed across Broadway, from the new musical take on Some Like It Hot to a Black actor-led Death of a Salesman to the new play Ain’t No Mo.

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Video: From the Composer’s Studio: A Conversation with Missy Mazzoli & Jessie Montgomery

Keegan MorrisOctober 30, 2021

From the Composer's Studio invites you to hear Missy Mazzoli and Jessie Montgomery, two of today’s most celebrated composers, provide a glimpse into their work. Enjoy this insightful, lively discussion co-produced by the CSOA and WFMT.

Chilling Concerts: 4 Performance Hall Hauntings In and Around Chicago

Adela SkowronskiOctober 28, 2021

As Halloween creeps closer and closer… so do the ghosts. Let’s take a look at some haunted music venues that you can visit in and around Chicago.

Honoring Your Ancestors: 6 Chicago Celebrations for Día de los Muertos

Daniel GoldbergOctober 28, 2021

Celebrated from October 31 to November 2, the holiday honors loved ones who have died and is an intergenerational coming together of families. Find some of the many offerings Chicago has to offer to celebrate these days of remembrance.

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