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Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘It’s a Small World,’ dies at 95

“Something good happens when we sit down together and work,” Richard Sherman said about his lifetime collaboration with his brother, Robert.

Keegan MorrisJuly 1, 2020

This Chicago Program is Helping Young Musicians of Color Break Barriers. Here’s How to Audition.

Joshua SauvageauJune 30, 2020

Remembering Don Mueller

Riccardo Muti conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

Daniel GoldbergJune 30, 2020

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

Video: Beethoven, Debussy, Liszt Piano Highlights from Daniel Lebhardt

Keegan MorrisMarch 28, 2022

In a dazzling and dynamic performance, pianist Daniel Lebhardt enchanted audiences with Beethoven's seminal "Appassionata" Piano Sonata No. 23.

James Hall, Project Director of CMPI and violinist Esme Arias-Kim

Watch WFMT’s Bach to School Virtual Assembly with Chicago Musical Pathways Initiative

WFMTMarch 25, 2022

On March 22, WFMT presenter and Introductions producer and host Robbie Ellis moderated a discussion with CMPI project director James Hall and violinist Esme Arias-Kim.

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Musicians Protest in Harmony: Violin Vigils for Elijah McClain

Keegan MorrisJune 29, 2020

As protests in the ongoing fight against systemic racism and police brutality continue, musicians are coming together to pay tribute and raise awareness after the death of fellow violinist, Elijah McClain.

Stand up With the Sitdown: Black Singers Share Their Experiences in Opera

Daniel GoldbergJune 24, 2020

Star tenor Lawrence Brownlee’s new Facebook Live series aims to change the face of the industry through interviews with other Black opera singers and advice for aspiring Black opera singers, Brownlee explains.

Plants fill seats at Barcelona opera house concert

Associated PressJune 22, 2020

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona’s opera house has reopened and performed its first concert since the coronavirus lockdown. To an audience that didn’t have to worry about social distancing. Instead of people, there were 2,292 plants, one for each seat in the theater. Monday’s concert was also livestreamed for humans to watch. The event was conceived by a Spanish artist ...

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