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WFMT Welcomes Next Music Director

Oliver Camacho’s expertise in classical music comes at all levels: a vocal performer with experience in broadcasting, arts administration, and programming.

Stephen Raskauskas | June 8, 2018

Video | Loge, the Opera-Loving German Shepherd, Sings Along to Wagner

Stephen Raskauskas | June 7, 2018

Video: Mandolin 101 with Avi Avital

Stephen Raskauskas | June 4, 2018

What do Philip Glass and J.S. Bach have in common? More than you think, according to pianist Simone Dinnerstein.

auditorium theatre 130 years after opening

Theatre for the People: Celebrating 130 Years of the Auditorium

Michael San Gabino | December 9, 2019

One of the jewels of Chicago architecture is celebrating a major milestone! Designed by Adler and Sullivan, the Auditorium Theatre, the "Theatre for the People," opened 130 years ago.

Playlist: Christmas Classics Performed by Chicago Artists

Lisa Flynn | December 9, 2019

Chicagoans really know how to celebrate the holidays! Here’s a playlist of Christmas favorites as performed by Chicago-area artists and ensembles.

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Esa-Pekka Salonen: Without New Music, Orchestras and Opera Houses Will “Dry up”

Stephen Raskauskas | May 24, 2018

Composer and conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen is known for his innovative approach to creating new music and curating concerts. During his Chicago residency, he sat down for a wide-ranging conversation about the importance of new works and the future of classical music.

Watch cellist Andrea Casarrubios and pianist Ronaldo Rolim perform Schumann

Stephen Raskauskas | May 22, 2018

Praised by the New York Times for having “traversed the palette of emotions” with “gorgeous tone and an edge of-seat intensity,” Spanish cellist Andrea Casarrubios joins Brazilian pianist Ronaldo Rolim in this concert featuring the music of Schumann.

Ravinia revamps dining options with the help of Michelin-starred Levy Restaurants

Stephen Raskauskas | May 21, 2018

For the 2018 festival season, the Ravinia Festival is unveiling a newly designed Dining Pavilion run by award-winning Levy Restaurants, most famous for its Italian restaurant Spiagga, located on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Exploring Music with Bill McGlaughlin