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Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents, dies

Davis made his Lyric Opera debut in 1987 and led about 700 performances of 62 operas by 22 composers.

Keegan MorrisMay 9, 2020

Playlist: Classical Music For Mother’s Day

WFMTMay 8, 2020

CSO Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Season

Becky NystedtMay 5, 2020

Now Introducing: The Pets of WFMT

Gergiev, Putin friend, out of Vienna Philharmonic US tour

Associated PressFebruary 24, 2022

Carnegie Hall says Valery Gergiev, a conductor who is close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will not lead the Vienna Philharmonic in a five-concert U.S. tour that starts Friday night in response "due to recent world events."

After 28 Years, Chicago Symphony Chorus Director Duain Wolfe Gives a ‘Joyous Farewell’

Keegan MorrisFebruary 24, 2022

"I’ve been very lucky. Not only did I get the world’s best job, but I also got to work closely with the world’s best conductors: Barenboim, Muti, Boulez, Haitink, you name it!"

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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.

Ravinia Cancels 2020 Season