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Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to resume performing in May

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

Arielle Kaye | May 20, 2019

Quiz: Do You Have Perfect Pitch?

Keegan Morris | May 17, 2019

Listen: Late critic Andrew Patner celebrated during panel featuring Riccardo Muti and Alex Ross

Matthew Byrd | May 16, 2019

Studs Terkel Turns 107, His Archive Turns 1

Remembering Don Mueller

Joshua Sauvageau | June 30, 2020

The name Don Mueller may not have been well known to all listeners, but WFMT's former director of operations was indispensible in his 30 years at the station.

Riccardo Muti conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

WFMT, CSO Extend Joint Series ‘From the CSO’s Archives: Maestro’s Choice’ Into September

Daniel Goldberg | June 30, 2020

Featured in the eleven new programs is a wide array of music conducted by Muti, including selections by Bruckner, Berlioz, and Verdi. Additional programs are dedicated to performances conducted by Fritz Reiner, Pierre Boulez, and Bernard Haitink.

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Where Are the Women Composers? How Classical Music is Faring in the Fight for Gender Equality

Hannah Schiller | May 13, 2019

Over the span of just 9 months, Philadelphia Orchestra went from being one of the least representative orchestras of women composers to being the most.

North, South Korean musicians hold rare joint performance

Associated Press | May 13, 2019

SHANGHAI (AP) — South Korean violinist Won Hyung Joon took the stage, nodded once to his North Korean soprano partner, and placed his instrument on his shoulder. With a flick of the conductor’s wrist, she began to sing, and he began to bow — the beginning of a rare joint performance Sunday that they hope will bring the Koreas closer ...

Video: Legendary Guitarist, Composer Juan Falú Will Make Your Day

WFMT | May 12, 2019

A musical treat even more delicious than an alfajor.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff