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Chicago Sinfonietta ‘Revels’ in 2021-22 Returns to Live Concerts

The Chicago Sinfonietta has over 30 years of experience making classical music relevant, accessible, and reflective of Chicago’s diverse communities. This season, the orchestra is tackling diversity through the lens of joy.

Stephen Raskauskas | January 25, 2018

‘Uncle Alex’, Opera About Russian Immigrants Denied Entry to America, Has Chicago Premiere

Michael San Gabino | January 23, 2018

Playlist: 10 Finnish Composers You Should Know (Who Aren’t Jean Sibelius)

Mary Mazurek | January 23, 2018

Pianist Lang Lang Gives 1,000 Students Tickets to Attend Grammy Salute to Classical Music at Carnegie Hall

Playlist: Classical Music for an Abundant Autumn, Selected by WFMT

Keegan Morris | September 27, 2019

In the gap between a languid summer and a long winter, there's just enough room left for fall. It's a season for transformation, comfort, reflection, and growth. In other words, it's the perfect time to grab some cider, take in that brilliant fall foliage, and enjoy this playlist created for you by WFMT staff and hosts!

Pianist Paul Badura-Skoda dies at age 91

Keegan Morris | September 26, 2019

Badura-Skoda enjoyed a career that spanned more than seven decades, during which time, he was celebrated as a pianist, conductor, chamber musician, composer, and teacher. He performed into his nineties.

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Why Coretta Scott King Called Music Her “First Love” but Gave Her up Her Career as a Singer

Stephen Raskauskas | January 15, 2018

Coretta Scott King studied voice and piano at the New England Conservatory of Music, but gave up her career in music.

Was Frida Kahlo the ‘greatest love’ and Muse to This Iconic Lesbian Chanteuse?

Stephen Raskauskas | January 12, 2018

The name Frida Kahlo is often associated with Diego Rivera. But Kahlo, one of Mexico’s most iconic painters, may have also had a romantic relationship with one of Mexico’s most iconic singers: Chavela Vargas.

Charles Dutoit steps down early at Royal Philharmonic

Associated Press | January 10, 2018

LONDON (AP) — Charles Dutoit has stepped down early from his role as artistic director and principal conductor of the Royal Philharmonic following allegations of sexual misconduct. The philharmonic said in a statement on Wednesday that the renowned conductor’s planned departure, originally scheduled for October 2019, would be effective immediately. It said the decision followed an emergency board meeting and “dialogue” with ...

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