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Towering Musical Theater Master Stephen Sondheim Dies at 91

Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century, has died.

Keegan Morris | September 7, 2018

Hear music inspired by some of Chicago’s most extraordinary buildings

Keegan Morris | September 7, 2018

How Chicago Cubs Organist Gary Pressy Made It to the Big Leagues

Keegan Morris | September 6, 2018

Meet Organist Lori Moreland, One of the Chicago White Sox’s Most Valuable Players

2020 Grammys: Nominated Artists Featured on WFMT

Keegan Morris | January 24, 2020

WFMT has been lucky enough to share conversations and interviews with many of the 2020 Grammy-nominated artists. Here are all the features with the conductors, composers, and musicians who have been recognized by the Recording Academy.

2020 Grammys: Chicago Flutist Nathalie Joachim Slated to Present at Premiere Ceremony

Mary Mazurek | January 24, 2020

Ahead of Grammy weekend, a local look at the Chicago-area nominees and hosts!

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Playlist: Classical Music for Pumpkin Spice Season That’s Anything but Basic

Stephen Raskauskas | August 31, 2018

While we all love the classics like the “Autumn” concerto from Vivaldi’s "Four Seasons," here are some works that are a little less… common to cozy up with this fall.

Quiz: Which Mozart Opera Are You?