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Opera’s Newest Voice: Meet Debra Lew Harder, the New Host of the Met Broadcasts

After nearly two years, Metropolitan Opera live broadcasts are back. With their revival comes the arrival of a new host: Debra Lew Harder.

Keegan Morris | October 20, 2018

Joffrey’s ‘Swan Lake’ Launches a New Season of Ballet and Music

Lisa Flynn | October 19, 2018

Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers takes a ‘spiritual journey’

Michael San Gabino | October 19, 2018

Meet Missy Mazzoli, the CSO’s New Composer-in-Residence

Joffrey Ballet Announces 2020-21 Season

Keegan Morris | February 18, 2020

A year of milestones, the upcoming season marks Joffrey’s 65th season, its 25th in Chicago, the five-year anniversary of its reimagined Nutcracker, and its inaugural season at Lyric Opera House.

Remembering Jamie Gilson, children’s book author, WFMT contributor, and friend

Kerry Frumkin | February 17, 2020

When Jamie Gilson came into this world there were fireworks, her website explains. She was born on the Fourth of July 1933. She died quietly at her home on February 11, 2020, with her family around her. She was known primarily as a writer of children’s books, but she also wrote for radio, magazines, and film – WFMT, WBEZ, Chicago ...

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Lyric Opera says labor deal reached with striking musicians

Associated Press | October 13, 2018

A statement released by the music company Saturday night says the agreement would extend through the 2020-21 season, if ratified by members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208.

How Hilary Hahn’s Bond With Bach Has Endured and Grown… From Her First Recital to Today

WFMT | October 12, 2018

Bach has been a part of Grammy-winning violinist Hilary Hahn's life, both in practice and performance, nearly every day since she was nine years old, and her most recent album explores her ongoing fascination with the composer.

Actress, comedian, and classical music lover Retta

♪ Treat Yo Self to Retta’s 5 Favorite Classical Works ♪

Michael San Gabino | October 12, 2018

Actress and comedian Retta grabbed classical music lovers’ attention when she appeared on Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show, Conan when she revealed that she loves to treat herself to classical music. We spoke with Retta to find out what classical works she wants you to treat yo self to and why.

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