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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.

Associated Press | December 10, 2018

Massive tuba ensemble blasts its way into record book

Keegan Morris | December 8, 2018

QUIZ | Can you match these musical prints and paintings to their artist?

The Art Institute of Chicago as it appeared in 1900 (Photo courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago)

Michael San Gabino | December 8, 2018

Celebrate 125 Years of the Art Institute of Chicago with WFMT! An Art-Inspired Morning of Music on Dec. 8

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?

Playlist: 12 Irish Composers You Should Know

Keegan Morris | March 16, 2020

From folk and traditional to punk, rock, and pop, Ireland is the source of much incredible music. But the Emerald Isle has played host to no shortage of classical music ranging from the 16th century to today.

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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.

Video | Chanticleer Returns to WFMT for an Impromptu of Festive Holiday Music

Keegan Morris | December 4, 2018

Chanticleer, a leading men's vocal group returned to WFMT for an Impromptu and Facebook Live video broadcast of joyous holiday songs. Enjoy the full video broadcast here!

The Marching Illini, the marching band for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Photo: Fumo7887)

Music in the Prairie State: 5 facts you didn’t know about Illinois music

Hannah Schiller | December 3, 2018

On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the union. You might know about the Prairie State's most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, but did you know these 5 facts about Illinois music?

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff