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Leif Segerstam, Conductor Who Wrote Over 350 Symphonies, Dies, 80

Segerstam served as artistic director of Stockholm’s Royal Opera and chief conductor of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, among other ensembles.

Keegan MorrisMarch 21, 2021

Bach Birthday Bash!

Associated PressMarch 19, 2021

A hopeful pandemic note: Tanglewood music festival to resume

Associated PressMarch 17, 2021

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

Japanese avant-garde pioneer composer Ichiyanagi dies at 89

Associated PressOctober 8, 2022

Ichiyanagi studied at The Juilliard School in New York and emerged a pioneer, using compositional techniques that incorporated traditional Japanese elements and electronic music.

Daniel Barenboim in a grey hat, stands in front of a stone wall

Citing Health Issues, Daniel Barenboim Will Step Back from Performing, Conducting

WFMTOctober 5, 2022

"I have lived all my life in and through music, and I will continue to do so as long as my health allows me to."

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2021 Grammys: Classical Music Nominees and Winners

Keegan MorrisMarch 14, 2021

It’s been a strange, difficult year for the music world, which is all the more reason to celebrate musical excellence.

Watch WFMT’s First ‘Classical Conversation’ With Denyce Graves

WFMTMarch 11, 2021

Denyce Graves was the perfect guest to launch WFMT's new digital series! The celebrated mezzo-soprano discusses her career, her relationship with the late Justice Ginsburg, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the opera world.

Playlist: One Century of Astor Piazzolla

Elbio BarilariMarch 10, 2021

Astor Piazzolla was born on March 11, 1921. To celebrate the influential Argentinian composer's centenary, Elbio Barilari explains Piazzolla's unique legacy and shares a playlist of his most influential music.

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