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Byron Janis, renowned American classical pianist who overcame debilitating arthritis, dies at 95

In 1960, Janis was selected as the first musician to tour the then-USSR as part of a cultural exchange program organized by the U.S. State Department.

WFMTFebruary 10, 2020

Marvin Goldsmith, Marketing Executive and WFMT-WTTW trustee, dies at 84

Associated PressFebruary 10, 2020

Renowned Italian soprano Mirella Freni dies at age 84

Keegan MorrisFebruary 6, 2020

No Maestro, No Problem for Chicago’s Conductorless Orchestra

Stream 10 Hilarious Studs Conversations With Top Comedians & Humorists

Keegan MorrisOctober 21, 2021

Never were Studs Terkel's legendary gregariousness, curiosity, and generosity more evident on-air than when a comedian, comic actor, or humorist stopped by the studio.

Canadian Wins 18th Chopin International Piano Competition

Associated PressOctober 21, 2021

Pianist Bruce Xiaoyu Liu of Canada joins a pantheon of winners including Martha Argerich, Krystian Zimerman, and Seong-Jin Cho.

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National Symphony cancels 3 China concerts due to virus

Associated PressFebruary 5, 2020

The National Symphony Orchestra has canceled two concerts in Beijing and one in Shanghai next month following China’s virus outbreak. Music director Gianandrea Noseda had been scheduled to lead performances in Beijing on March 13 and March 14 followed by a concert in Shanghai on March 17, all with Chinese pianist Haochen Zhang. The orchestra says the decision was made ...