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Grammys 2022: See All the Classical+ Nominees (And Winners)

The 64th Grammy Awards will occur on Sunday, April 3 in Las Vegas. Here are the categories, nominees, and eventually, winners, for the classical, jazz, and world music fields.

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

Daniel Barenboim in a grey hat, stands in front of a stone wall

Associated Press | June 4, 2019

Barenboim’s tenure at Berlin’s Staatsoper extended to 2027

Cannonball Adderley performing at the Concertgebouw in 1961

Rare Cannonball Adderley 1966 Seattle concerts going digital

Associated Press | July 9, 2020

A rare collection of previously unissued recordings by legendary jazz saxophonist Cannonball Adderley is becoming more accessible thanks to two small jazz labels.

Chicago Musicians to Honor Elijah McClain in Violin Vigil

Keegan Morris | July 8, 2020

Under the baton of conductor and violinist Kyle J. Dickson, vigil attendees will play string arrangements of music by William Grant Still, Florence Price, Paul Simon, and Bill Withers to mourn and demand justice for Elijah McClain.

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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 ...

Grammy Winner Giancarlo Guerrero Grew up in Costa Rica Listening To WFMT. Now He’s Making His CSO Conducting Debut.

Michael San Gabino | May 23, 2019

As Guerrero says, “In many ways, I am the poster child to show that music can...become a part of your life regardless of your background.”

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