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

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

Keegan Morris | December 12, 2018

Happy National Violin Day!

WFMT | December 11, 2018

WFMT Audio Engineer Mary Mazurek Nominated for a Grammy Award

Associated Press | December 10, 2018

Massive tuba ensemble blasts its way into record book

Quarantine Made Musical: Streamable Classical Concerts & Films To Brighten Your Day

Keegan Morris | March 17, 2020

It feels like hope and beauty are increasingly hard to find these days. Lucky for you, we've done the searching so you don't have to, compiling inspiring classical, jazz, and dance performances, films, and videos that you can stream for free!

Verdi’s Got Game: Rigoletto’s Got All the Right Moves

Candice Agree | March 17, 2020

Could this 'Rigoletto'-inspired video game be help bring kids into opera?

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Rome opera hires Gatti, who lost job over #MeToo allegations

Associated Press | December 7, 2018

Rome's opera house on Friday defended hiring conductor Daniele Gatti, who was fired by an Amsterdam-based orchestra last summer over sexual misconduct allegations.

Salonen to become San Francisco Symphony music director

Associated Press | December 5, 2018

Salonen will take the baton from longtime music director Michael Tilson Thomas with the 2020-21 season.

Video: Cast of Lyric’s Cinderella Joins WFMT for a Live Backstage Preview

WFMT | December 5, 2018

What is it about Cinderella fairy tale that grabs readers, viewers, audiences, and listeners alike? In between riveting vocal performances, two opera stars shared what makes the story so very resonant.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff