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Virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin’s Mastery on Display on Live From WFMT (Video)

Marc-André Hamelin demonstrated his incredible command of the piano in a live performance on WFMT’s airwaves.

Candice AgreeAugust 14, 2020

Julian Bream, Classical Guitarist and Lutenist, Dead at 87

Hannah EdgarAugust 13, 2020

Quiz: Which Great Conductor Are You?

Associated PressAugust 12, 2020

Broadway musical ‘Diana’ to bypass closed stage for Netflix

US artist Leigh recasts colonial imagery at Venice Biennale

Associated PressApril 21, 2022

Simone Leigh's 16-foot bronze bust of a Black woman, titled Brick House, presides over the entrance.

Anguish of war permeates Boston Symphony’s 2022-23 season

Associated PressApril 20, 2022

The prestigious orchestra says its 2022-23 season will perform works that address the tragedies of armed conflict, racial injustice, civil rights, and gender inequity.

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Remembering Leon Fleisher

Lisa FlynnAugust 3, 2020

The renowned American pianist Leon Fleisher died on Sunday in Baltimore. He was 92. In a career spanning eight decades, he left an incredible legacy as a performer, teacher, and conductor.

Quiz: Which Symphonic Master Are You?

Christian ThorsbergAugust 1, 2020

Are you a revolutionary like Beethoven, or are you obsessive like Berlioz? Take this quiz to see which symphonic master you most resemble.

Marilyn Rea Beyer, new ‘Midnight Special’ host, comes full circle

Keegan MorrisJuly 31, 2020

Beyer talks to WFMT about her introduction to folk music at Chicago's Symphony Center, formative memories of Steve Goodman and Studs Terkel, and what to expect as she takes the reins of 'The Midnight Special.'

Mornings with Jan Weller