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Portrait of Maurizio Pollini in khaki colored suit

Acclaimed Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at age 82

“I grew up in a house with art and artists,” Pollini said in an interview. “Old works and modern works coexisted together as part of life.”

Rich WarrenApril 8, 2020

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Keegan MorrisApril 8, 2020

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WFMTApril 7, 2020

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Lyric’s Next Show, Mazzoli’s ‘Proving Up,’ Postponed

Keegan MorrisJanuary 5, 2022

The opera had been scheduled for performances in late January, and according to Lyric, rehearsals were set to begin this week.

Video: Pianist Hyejin Cho Plays Robert Schumann, Cécile Chaminade

WFMTJanuary 3, 2022

See pianist Hyejin Cho wow audiences with charismatic performances of works by Robert Schumann and Cécile Chaminade.

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Beethoven Said It First: ‘Oh what joy, in the open air!’

George PrestonApril 6, 2020

Getting through winter in Chicago is tough enough, but when it’s immediately followed by a global pandemic and social distancing, it’s a real double-whammy. We're reminded of the Prisoners' Chorus from Beethoven's 'Fidelio.'

E-Thereal: Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir Performs ‘Lux Aurumque’

Lisa FlynnApril 6, 2020

While isolating ourselves in our homes, many of us have been keeping our social connections through technology. Though the deep need for this technology may feel new, the popular choral composer Eric Whitacre pioneered the concept of a “virtual choir” over a decade ago.

WFMT and CSO Partner for New Broadcast and Streaming Series Amidst COVID-19 Crisis

Keegan MorrisApril 2, 2020

Today, WFMT and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra announce the launch of an exciting new broadcast and streaming series: From the CSO’s Archives: Maestro’s Choice—For All Music Lovers in These Difficult Times.

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