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12 pianists in final stage of prestigious Chopin competition

Twelve pianists from around the world have been admitted to the final stage of the 18th edition of the prestigious Frederic Chopin piano competition, reputed for launching world careers for its winners and finalists.

Michael San Gabino | June 29, 2018

“Ellis Island: The Dream of America” is a symphonic celebration of America’s immigrants

Michael San Gabino | June 29, 2018

At Northwestern University, soprano Renée Fleming tells graduates to “find your voice,” “get out there and use it”

Kerry Frumkin | June 29, 2018

The science and the magic behind recording live classical concerts

joffrey nutcracker dance music tchaikovsky

Discover What Makes Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ Sound Like Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice

Stephen Raskauskas | December 13, 2019

Conductor Scott Speck, who leads the Chicago Philharmonic for performances of The Nutcracker with Joffrey Ballet, explained what makes Tchaikovsky’s score as addictive as your favorite holiday treats.

The 10 Best Classical Christmas Albums of 2019

Lisa Flynn | December 13, 2019

Every year, the holiday season brings a new assortment of fabulous and festive Christmas albums. Here are some of the inspiring recordings we’ve received for 2019. Let them accompany your celebrations this Christmas and for years to come.

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Playlist: 19 African American Composers to Celebrate on Juneteenth (and Every Day of the Year)

Stephen Raskauskas | June 19, 2018

Though African Americans have faced oppression throughout American history and the arts, Black composers' contributions to music have been nothing short of history-changing.

President and CEO of League of American Orchestras on the state of American orchestras, need to diversify

David Polk | June 18, 2018

WFMT Program Director David Polk discussed efforts of orchestras in the U.S. to diversify, as well as the state of American orchestras more generally, with League of American Orchestras President and CEO Jesse Rosen

Joyce DiDonato: “Without the Arts… Children May Turn To Anger and Violence”

Stephen Raskauskas | June 15, 2018

DiDonato partnered with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute and dozens of other artists to bring the arts to young people at a crucial stage in their development: infancy. After asking, “Wouldn’t it be beautiful if every new born child was not only given a lullaby when they leave the hospital, but a personal one from their parents?” The Lullaby Project was born.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff