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Playlist: Relaxing Romantic-Era Classical Music

Combining ardor and artistry, the Romantic Era emphasized lyricism, expression, drama, and passion.

Keegan MorrisAugust 3, 2020

WFMT, Ravinia Announce New Broadcast Series

Lisa FlynnAugust 3, 2020

Remembering Leon Fleisher

Christian ThorsbergAugust 1, 2020

Quiz: Which Symphonic Master Are You?

Riccardo Muti gazes pensively into the distance

Muti Tests Positive for COVID, April 5 CSO Concert Canceled

Keegan MorrisApril 5, 2022

The CSO shares that the 80-year-old conductor is experiencing mild symptoms and is in high spirits.

Meet Jon Batiste, new Grammy winner with plenty going on

Associated PressApril 4, 2022

The recording artist, bandleader, musical director, film composer, museum creative director, and scion of New Orleans musical royalty won five Grammys on Sunday.

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Playlist: Celebrating Uncommon Instruments

Becky NystedtJuly 31, 2020

From Ocarinas to Wagner Tubas, these instruments may not be the first to mind when you think of classical music, but maybe, they should be!

Voguing Meets Classical in Stunning New Music Video

Lisa FlynnJuly 30, 2020

Music and motion come together beautifully in a new video featuring dancers Jason Rodriguez and José Lapaz Rodriguez and set to music by pianist and composer Chad Lawson.

Silkroad’s new face: Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens

Associated PressJuly 28, 2020

Grammy-winning folk singer and instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens takes the baton from renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who founded the group two decades ago.

Sunday Afternoons with Robbie Ellis