Stories

Opera Fest of Chicago Returns for Summer Italian Works

The festival, which is dedicated to presenting seldom-performed Italian opera titles, shares a two-program slate in June and July.

Louise FrankMarch 27, 2020

Billy Collins Recites his Conversational, Observational, Quirky Poems

Associated PressMarch 27, 2020

Michigan regents fire opera singer accused of sexual assault

Daniel GoldbergMarch 27, 2020

A Banjoist Takes on Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1

Vivaldi Opera Gets Premiere in Ferrara Nearly 300 Years Late

Associated PressDecember 31, 2021

The Catholic Church and the northern Italian city of Ferrara are making their peace with Antonio Vivaldi nearly 300 years after the city's archbishop effectively canceled the staging of one of his operas.

In Their Own Words: Inspiring Quotes From Classical Artists, Members of the Arts Community, and Colleagues Who Died in 2021

Candice AgreeDecember 29, 2021

As we reflect on the year gone by, Classical WFMT salutes the contributions of members of the arts community who died this past year.

Playlists

See All

Sheku Kanneh-Mason: ‘Being interested is what makes you interesting as a musician’

Keegan MorrisMarch 25, 2020

In 2018, 1.9 billion people around the world watched the young cellist — he was just 19 years old at the time — perform during the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Now, he's released his second album, a collaboration with Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra.

Plácido Domingo has coronavirus amid Spain outbreak

Associated PressMarch 22, 2020

The opera star said in a post on his personal Facebook account Sunday that "I feel it is my moral duty to announce to you that I have tested positive for COVID19."

Quarantine Made Musical: YouTube Master Class Roundup

Keegan MorrisMarch 19, 2020

Looking for a productive, diverting way to spend your downtime? Why not hone your musical skills and learn from some of the greatest musicians in the world?

Best of Studs Terkel