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VIDEO: Brand New Mozart Piece on Period Instruments

Researchers made worldwide headlines in September when they unearthed a new piece by Mozart. Hear the midwest premiere (and the first US performances on period instruments) given in WFMT’s own studio.

George PrestonApril 11, 2021

What Words Cannot Express: Ian Bostridge on the Power of Music

Associated PressApril 6, 2021

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

WFMTApril 2, 2021

Playlist: The Sounds of Ernest Hemingway

Willliam Grant Still’s Top 5 Works According to His Daughter, Judith Anne Still

Keegan MorrisOctober 12, 2022

Despite an upturn, William Grant Still's music remains under-performed. We spoke to Judith Anne Still about her five favorite pieces by her father.

Who are the 2022 MacArthur ‘genius grant’ fellows?

Associated PressOctober 12, 2022

Musicians Tomeka Reid (who is Chicago-based), Martha Gonzalez, and Ikue Mori are among the grantees.

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Recording Registry adds albums by Janet Jackson, Nas

Associated PressMarch 24, 2021

Louis Armstrong's jazzy "When the Saints Go Marching In" is another of the 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry.

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.

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