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Catch Up With WFMT’s Latest Bach to School Event with Chicago Sinfonietta Wind Quintet

Chicago Sinfonietta’s CEO Blake-Anthony Johnson and principal oboist Ricardo Castañeda discussed how participating in classical music has shaped their lives and look back on past performance highlights.

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Associated Press | January 30, 2019

Philadelphia Orchestra to tour China to celebrate diplomacy
Associated Press | January 30, 2019

Dutoit to conduct French orchestra after sexual abuse claims

E-Thereal: Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir Performs ‘Lux Aurumque’
Lisa Flynn | April 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 Morris | April 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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Playlist: WFMT Selects Classical Music to Help You Brave the Winter
Keegan Morris | January 22, 2019
Winter can be grueling, but music can warm and soothe. Here's the music that helps WFMT get through the season.

WFMT Welcomes George Preston as Vice President and General Manager
WFMT | January 22, 2019
WFMT has a new Vice President and General Manager, but it is someone you may recognize! George Preston, who will begin in this position March 1, 2019, returns to WFMT, where he served as the afternoon drive host from 2009 to 2013, and hosted and produced the internationally syndicated Lyric Opera of Chicago broadcasts. Sandra Cordova Micek, CEO of Window ...
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Unclothed Emperor? Costumes for opera stolen in Germany
Associated Press | January 21, 2019
The opera says work is underway to make replacement costumes in time for the premiere in March.
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