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Stravinsky’s Top 10 Works

No one was more pivotal in 20th century classical music than Igor Stravinsky. We rank his definitive top 10 works.

Keegan MorrisMay 13, 2020

Here’s What ‘Wicked’ Creator Stephen Schwartz Learned From Leonard Bernstein

WFMTMay 12, 2020

WFMT, CSO Announce Extension of Joint Series ‘From the CSO’s Archives: Maestro’s Choice’

Keegan MorrisMay 9, 2020

Playlist: Classical Music For Mother’s Day

Capturing the Chevalier, One of the Most Remarkable Stories in Classical Music

LaRob RafaelFebruary 15, 2022

“It's like Paganini and Bruce Lee in one dude,” marvels Bill Barclay, the writer and director of a new play about Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges.

Quiz: Choose Your Valentine’s Day Plans and We’ll Find Your Perfect Classical Playlist

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 14, 2022

You’re SURE your lover will be over the moon about their amazing Valentine’s date. But have you remembered to plan the music?

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American Takes Top Prize at 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, Ryan Opera Center Tenor Takes Third

Daniel GoldbergMay 5, 2020

In March, the ascendant American baritone Edward Nelson took first prize at the 2020 Glyndebourne Opera Cup, an operatic singing competition hosted in England.

The Grant Park Music Festival at Millennium Park

Grant Park Music Festival Cancels 2020 Season

Keegan MorrisMay 4, 2020

Said festival CEO and President Paul Winberg, "We are devastated about this decision not to move forward with our 2020 season."

WATCH: Pianist Aaron Diehl Plays Scott Joplin, Fats Waller, and Gershwin in Live Video Concert

Keegan MorrisMay 1, 2020

WFMT is thrilled to bring you this upbeat, swinging concert livestream from pianist and composer Aaron Diehl featuring propulsive Harlem stride hits by James P. Johnson, Thomas “Fats” Waller, and Willie “the Lion” Smith, plus selections by Scott Joplin, Gershwin, and Massenet.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff