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Playlist: How Video Game Music Has Leveled Up

The first video games were completely silent — now they have full orchestral scores that adapt and respond to on-screen action.

WFMTJuly 24, 2020

Rich Warren retires as host of ‘The Midnight Special’

Christian ThorsbergJuly 24, 2020

Seeing Double: Cellist And ‘Twin’ Perform Duet

Candice AgreeJuly 24, 2020

Quiz: Can You Name These Unusual Instruments?

Renée Fleming to portray Pat Nixon at Paris Opera in 2023

Associated PressMarch 30, 2022

The John Adams opera Nixon in China will have eight performances at the Bastille in March and April.

Woman in colorful robe and jade colored earrings against stone wall

Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to resume performing in May

Associated PressMarch 30, 2022

Anna Netrebko also repeated her opposition to the war and said she is not "allied with any leader of Russia."

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Hope and Strength: Celebrating Black Artistry with Lawrence Brownlee & Lyric

George PrestonJuly 22, 2020

Ahead of a free livestream this weekend, the star tenor reflected on his colleagues and career in opera and what he thinks classical music organizations should be doing to better represent their communities.

Singer, songwriter, activist Baez named Guthrie recipient

Associated PressJuly 21, 2020

Baez is this year's recipient of the Woody Guthrie Prize, an award that recognizes artists who speak out for the less fortunate.

Isaac Stern at 100 [Video]

Louise FrankJuly 20, 2020

As WFMT celebrates the centenary of Isaac Stern — who was born on July 21, 1920 — Michael Stern reflects on his father's life in music.

Sunday Afternoons with Robbie Ellis