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Composer Penderecki’s state funeral held after 2-year delay

The renowned composer died in Krakow in March 2020 at the age of 86, but COVID-19 restrictions postponed a formal funeral service.

Luciano Pavarotti as Enzo Grimaldo in the SF Opera’s 1979 production of La Gioconda (Photo: Ron Scherl)

Associated Press | June 4, 2019

Ron Howard tells Pavarotti’s ‘bittersweet’ story in new doc

Keegan Morris | June 4, 2019

Maria Callas will return to Chicago in September. No, we’re not kidding.

Associated Press | June 4, 2019

Purcell opera performed in cemetery catacombs

Playlist: Celebrating the New American Canon

Keegan Morris | July 2, 2020

We all love Sousa, Gershwin, and Copland. But what about the vanguard voices redefining what American classical music sounds like?

July 2020: Classical Livestream Planner

Kristina Lynn | July 2, 2020

Even though in-person concerts have been suspended, many talented artists and ensembles are committed to sharing stunning music through the internet. Here’s a guide to some upcoming classical livestreams you should add to your calendar!

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Baltimore Symphony Orchestra cancels summer programming

Associated Press | May 31, 2019

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has canceled its summer programming, citing $16 million in losses over the past decade. The Washington Post reports the Thursday cancellation announcement by the orchestra comes about a month after the summer season was announced. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan approved a bill then that would give the group $3.2 million in state funding. Orchestra president ...

Video: Guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas Plays A Beloved Albéniz Classic

WFMT | May 30, 2019

A successful, in-demand touring and recording artist, Pablo Sáinz-Villegas visited WFMT while in town to make his CSO debut in a program of Spanish and Latin American music conducted by Giancarlo Guerrero.

No Raincheck Needed! — Highlights from WFMT’s Second Annual Beach Party

Keegan Morris | May 29, 2019

Even though we had to move the festivities indoors, WFMT hosts, staff, and fans were not deterred by the torrential downpour and came together for the Second Annual Memorial Day Beach Party on May 27, 2019. A full day of celebration and commemoration included on-air games, quizzes, dedications, and of course, music and performances live from the Theater on the ...

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff