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Playlist: How Video Game Music Has Leveled Up

The first video games were completely silent — now they have full orchestral scores that adapt and respond to on-screen action.

Daniel GoldbergMay 13, 2020

Share Some Coffee and Songs With Tenor Lawrence Brownlee

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’

2 orchestras fire Russian conductor for supporting Putin

Associated PressMarch 2, 2022

Both the Munich Philharmonic and Rotterdam Philharmonic have cut ties with Valery Gergiev.

Verbier says Gergiev resigns as festival head at its request

Associated PressMarch 1, 2022

The festival says it made the change as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; Gergiev, a Russian conductor, is a friend and supporter of Vladimir Putin.

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Now Introducing: The Pets of WFMT

Becky NystedtMay 5, 2020

As we’ve turned couches and kitchen tables into our new offices, our furry, feathered, scaly, plant-y and all other non-human friends have been pleased to become our new office assistants. Meet some of WFMT’s new work-from-home teammates.

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."

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree