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Scoring Plays: Iconic NFL Anthems

Music plays an unheralded — but vital — role in the ritual of football. The iconic fanfares, anthems, and themes set the tone for excitement, priming fans for game day.

Associated PressDecember 2, 2021

Nézet-Séguin to take 4 weeks off from conducting

Associated PressNovember 26, 2021

Towering Musical Theater Master Stephen Sondheim Dies at 91

Associated PressNovember 26, 2021

Bass-Baritone Ryan Speedo Green Ready for Operatic Stardom

a man in a jean jacket, trucket hat, and white shirt — Tommy Prine — strums a guitar and sings into a microphone onstage

Tommy Prine doesn’t dodge father’s legacy, makes his own way in compelling debut

Associated PressJune 1, 2023

Tommy Prine never set out to be a singer-songwriter, but it proved to be a "saving grace" after losing his father, John Prine.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Names New Music Director

Keegan MorrisMay 23, 2023

The orchestra’s 2022-2023 season saw seven finalists for its music director position presiding over once concert each.

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Saxophonist Julian Velasco Wins Cedille Records Emerging Artist Competition

WFMTNovember 22, 2021

This past weekend, WFMT teamed up with Cedille Records to stream the finals of the venerable Chicago label's first-ever Emerging Artist Competition. Now, a winner has been named...

WFMT Joins Forces with Cedille to Share Stream of Emerging Artist Competition

WFMTNovember 19, 2021

The first such event in Cedille's history, the competition is being held in honor of the label's 30th anniversary. The first place artist will get to create a record that will be produced and released by Cedille.

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

Keegan MorrisNovember 15, 2021

For this WFMT Bach to School Virtual Assembly, WFMT's George Preston welcomed mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges and composer Shawn Okpebholo to discuss J’Nai’s stunning Habanera from Carmen and Shawn’s composition "Oh Glory."

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff