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Feinstein, Midori, Perlman headline Carnegie Ukraine benefit

Soprano Angel Blue, mezzo-sopranos Denyce Graves and Isabel Leonard, and jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant will also appear on the concert.

Associated Press | October 6, 2019

Marcello Giordani, tenor of beauty and heft, dies at 56

Associated Press | October 4, 2019

‘Wow child’ is special guest of orchestra that inspired him

Kylie Harwell | October 3, 2019

Get kids excited about classical music with these 11 Chicago area schools and organizations

Met Opera skips this season, 1st Black composer opens ’21-22

Associated Press | September 23, 2020

The Metropolitan Opera will skip an entire season for the first time in its nearly 140-year history and intends to return from the pandemic layoff next September.

In the Age of the Visual Album, What Can Opera Learn from Beyoncé?

Christian Thorsberg | September 22, 2020

The virtual sphere won’t replace the live stage, but it can add a second, more accessible one, with great room for creative growth and the viral potential of easily shareable, iconic images.

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Video: Pianist Hélène Tysman Plays Debussy, Bach, Chopin, Ravel

Keegan Morris | October 2, 2019

On an overcast, early fall day, pianist Hélène Tysman shared a sensitive, illuminating performance of piano works by Bach, Debussy, Chopin, and Ravel for this Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert broadcast. Watch the full program here!

From 2014: Jessye Norman Visits WFMT

Noel Morris | October 1, 2019

WFMT is deeply saddened to learn that soprano Jessye Norman has died at age 74. As a tribute to her inspiring life and career, we are re-sharing this story from when Ms. Norman herself visited WFMT.

Program Director David Polk shares his favorite musical memories from his 14 years at WFMT

David Polk | October 1, 2019

After nearly 14 years at WFMT, David Polk has decided to move on. During his time, he's amassed a huge collection of music that he will always associate with the station. On his last day at WFMT, he wants to share with you just a few of the musical gems that he'll be taking with him in spirit.

Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree