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John, Paul, Johann, and Wolfgang: How Classical Music Inspired The Beatles (and Terri Hemmert!)

Beloved radio legend Terri Hemmert’s long and winding road to being Chicago’s resident “Beatle-ologist.”

Associated PressApril 6, 2021

Geffen Hall rebuild speeded due to virus, reopen in fall ’22

WFMTApril 2, 2021

Playlist: The Sounds of Ernest Hemingway

Robbie EllisApril 1, 2021

Maestro Muti Mentors Chicago Teen Musicians… Virtually

Krakow cancels Roger Waters gigs, urges him to visit Ukraine

Associated PressSeptember 26, 2022

Waters has expressed a sympathetic stance toward Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Pharoah Sanders, influential jazz saxophonist, dies at 81

Associated PressSeptember 26, 2022

Sanders, who launched his career playing alongside John Coltrane in the 1960s, died in Los Angeles early Saturday.

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Bach Birthday Bash!

Keegan MorrisMarch 21, 2021

All day long, tune in to hear WFMT's celebration of Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born on this date in 1685.

A hopeful pandemic note: Tanglewood music festival to resume

Associated PressMarch 19, 2021

The Boston Symphony Orchestra hasn't played live for fans since the coronavirus pandemic hit a year ago, but it's returning to the stage in July for the outdoor Tanglewood festival.

James Levine, who ruled over Met Opera, dead at age 77

Associated PressMarch 17, 2021

Conductor James Levine, who ruled over the Metropolitan Opera for more than four decades before being eased aside when his health declined and then fired for sexual improprieties, has died.

From The Paris Opera