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Every Chicago Classical Season Announcement

On any given day, Chicago plays host to so much great music that it can be hard to keep track of! Luckily, we’re here to help you stay on top of the many exciting offerings this city has to offer.

Becky Nystedt | May 15, 2019

Playlist: The Most Creative, Unconventional ‘Ave Maria’s on the Internet

Associated Press | May 14, 2019

Met Opera ticket sales improve slightly off 2015-16 low

Hannah Schiller | May 13, 2019

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

Standing On The Corner: Classical, Jazz, Hip-Hop & All Else

Christian Thorsberg | June 30, 2020

Though firmly avant-garde, Standing On The Corner's talents have earned them notoriety among mainstream acts. Now, the "post-genre" ensemble's distinctive musical palette has grown to include classical music.

Broadway shutdown due to virus extended again until January

Associated Press | June 30, 2020

The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early January. Although an exact date for performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through January 3.

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WFMT takes NYC | Postcards from Host Peter van de Graaff

Peter van de Graaff | May 9, 2019

Another fantastic trip with Earthbound Expeditions and WFMT!

Orchestra searching for child who charmed crowd with ‘wow!’

Associated Press | May 8, 2019

The Handel & Haydn Society had just finished its rendition of Mozart's "Masonic Funeral" at Boston's Symphony Hall on Sunday when a youngster blurted out loudly: "WOW!"

Japan’s New Emperor is a Violist

Keegan Morris | May 7, 2019

The list of classical works about royals and royalty is long — everything from Purcell’s King Arthur to Verdi’s Macbeth to Puccini’s Turandot. But what about a royal who can play classical music? Emperor Emeritus Akihito, Empress Emeritus Michiko, and Emperor Naruhito in a family concert in 1987.

The Midnight Special with Marilyn Rea Beyer