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Judith Jamison, transcendent dancer and artistic director of Alvin Ailey company, dies at 81

As a dancer, choreographer, director and speaker, Judith Jamison’s distinguished career leaped over barriers of race and gender.

Adela SkowronskiAugust 6, 2021

Artist Icebreaker: Conductor Yue Bao

Keegan MorrisAugust 5, 2021

UChicago Presents Announces Fall 2021 Return to Stage

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

Associated PressAugust 4, 2021

Carnegie Hall to reopen Oct 6 with Philadelphia Orchestra

Chicago Jazz Philharmonic's Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram

WFMT Classical Conversations: Chicago Jazz Philharmonic

WFMTFebruary 2, 2023

WFMT hosted Chicago Jazz Philharmonic’s Orbert Davis and Mark Ingram, who discussed Davis's Emmy-winning score for WTTW’s DuSable to Obama: Chicago's Black Metropolis, their love of jazz, and more.

2023 Grammy Winners & Nominees in Classical, Jazz, Soundtrack, and More

WFMTFebruary 1, 2023

This year's Grammys, the 65th annual ceremony, takes place on Sunday, February 5.

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Olympics ceremony uses music from Japanese video games

Associated PressJuly 23, 2021

An orchestral medley of songs from iconic Japanese video games served as the soundtrack for the parade of countries.

The Curious Stories Behind 10 National Anthems You Might Hear This Olympics

Adela SkowronskiJuly 23, 2021

National anthems are some of the most iconic pieces of music from around the world. What you might not know, is they also contain some of the most interesting backstories.

Hop In! Ear Taxi Festival Announces Fall 2021 Return

Kristina LynnJuly 21, 2021

When it comes to getting around a bustling city like Chicago to see the sights, jumping in a cab is a great place to start. But hearing the city? Turns out, a taxi can take you on a listening journey, too.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff