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Video: WFMT’s Bach to School Virtual Assembly with the Ryan Opera Center

On May 10, 2022, WFMT General Manager George Preston welcomed Ryan Opera Center performers Lunga Eric Hallam, tenor, and Chris Reynolds, pianist; along with ROC director Dan Novak, for an hour of conversation and music.

Associated Press | September 30, 2019

Jessye Norman, the international opera star, dead at 74

Keegan Morris | September 30, 2019

The Sights and Soundbites of Lyric Opera’s Glamorous Opening Night

Keegan Morris | September 27, 2019

Playlist: Classical Music for an Abundant Autumn, Selected by WFMT

Last studio recording of jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw released

Associated Press | September 21, 2020

A forgotten studio recording of the late jazz trumpeter Woody Shaw has been released as part of an effort to preserve jazz history.

Quiz: Can We Guess What Broadway Show You Should Star In?

Stephen Raskauskas | September 19, 2020

Have you ever dreamed of seeing your name in lights on the Great White Way? Take this quiz to see if we can guess what Tony Award-winning Broadway musical YOU should star in.

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Postcards from Scandinavia — Lisa Flynn leads a musical journey to Denmark and Norway

Lisa Flynn | September 26, 2019

One of the most exciting things about working at WFMT over the years has been the opportunity to travel on music-themed trips, meeting new friends who share a love of classical music. In early September, I led a group of eleven listeners on a journey to Denmark and Norway, where we saw cosmopolitan capitals and incredible natural beauty. Along the ...

Mixing Philip Glass & Coldplay: How Emmy Winner John Lunn Scored Downton Abbey

Michael San Gabino | September 26, 2019

Lunn: "With Downton, the music is also carefully choreographed under the dialogue. I need to see exactly where and what it's going to be so I can get it right."

Domingo withdraws from Met Opera after harassment reports

Associated Press | September 25, 2019

The opera legend indicated that he would never again perform at the Met.

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