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Classical Music for an Abundant Autumn, Selected by WFMT [Playlist]

In the gap between a languid summer and a long winter, there’s just enough room left for fall. It’s a season for transformation, comfort, reflection, and growth. In other words, it’s the perfect time to grab some cider, take in that brilliant fall foliage, and enjoy this playlist created for you by WFMT staff and hosts!

Noel Morris | February 21, 2014

Ana María Martínez: “Czech Was the Hardest”

Noel Morris | December 16, 2013

Beethoven’s Smile: Yes, He Had One

Peter van de Graaff | October 29, 2013

Composer Exploration: Jacques Ibert

Watch pianist Tomer Gewirtzman play Haydn and Scriabin

Stephen Raskauskas | May 7, 2018

First prize winner at the 2015 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, Israeli pianist Tomer Gewirtzman, artfully expresses style, sensitivity, and virtuosity at the keyboard. Watch his performance as part of the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series.

How legendary pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque found freedom through new music

Stephen Raskauskas | May 3, 2018

Katia and Marielle sat down to share their passion for rarely-performed gems, their love of new music, and how living composers have helped them find the freedom that fuels their artistry.

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Beyond ‘Tristan’

Noel Morris | February 21, 2013

One of the more innovative efforts of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in recent years has been the concert series Beyond the Score. It’s an opportunity to peel the curtain back on a composition, on a composer’s mindset, and on their interaction with orchestral instruments. Each show combines musical excerpts, narration, and visuals to examine a single piece of music. After intermission, ...

Mornings with Dennis Moore