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Lyric Opera of Chicago Names New Head

The appointee has served as executive director and CEO of the Houston Symphony since 2018.

Associated PressSeptember 8, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber warns arts ‘at point of no return’

WFMTSeptember 7, 2020

Quiz: What American Composer Are You?

Associated PressSeptember 5, 2020

Slow music: Chord change in Germany of 639-year organ piece

Vangelis, the Greek ‘Chariots of Fire’ composer, dies at 79

Associated PressMay 20, 2022

Vangelis is also remembered for creating the score for Blade Runner.

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

WFMTMay 13, 2022

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.

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Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Music of Chopin?

Angelica LasalaSeptember 1, 2020

Frédéric Chopin is one of the most beloved classical composers today. But how well do YOU know the music of Chopin?

Mozart meets COVID-19: Finnish opera adapts classic piece

Associated PressAugust 28, 2020

“Covid fan tutte” is a satirical take on Mozart’s classic opera “Cosi fan tutte,” with an adapted contemporary story line that reflects the Nordic country’s coronavirus outbreak.

Watch Third Coast Percussion Perform Mesmeric Music by Devonté Hynes

Keegan MorrisAugust 28, 2020

The Grammy-winning ensemble performed music by Devonté Hynes from their new album, Fields.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff