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This Friday: A Swinging Stride Piano Livestream with Aaron Diehl

Pianist and composer Aaron Diehl shares virtuosic music by “Fats” Waller, Willie “the Lion” Smith, plus selections by Gershwin, Grieg, and Scott Joplin in a free upcoming livestream co-presented by WFMT.

Michael San Gabino | November 8, 2016

Pianist Mary Sauer Retires from Chicago Symphony Orchestra After 57 Years of Service

Members of Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles perform at the Halftime Show of Super Bowl 50 with Coldplay's Chris Martin (Photo: Arnie Papp)

Dorian Nicholas | November 4, 2016

6 Times Orchestras Scored at Major Sporting Events

Stephen Raskauskas | November 4, 2016

Baroque Opera Discovered in Bolivian Jungles Has Midwest Premiere

Video | Chanticleer Returns to WFMT for an Impromptu of Festive Holiday Music

Keegan Morris | December 4, 2018

Chanticleer, a leading men's vocal group returned to WFMT for an Impromptu and Facebook Live video broadcast of joyous holiday songs. Enjoy the full video broadcast here!

The Marching Illini, the marching band for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Photo: Fumo7887)

Music in the Prairie State: 5 facts you didn’t know about Illinois music

Hannah Schiller | December 3, 2018

Happy 200th Birthday, Illinois! On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the union. You might know about the Prairie State's most famous resident, Abraham Lincoln, but did you know these 5 facts about Illinois music?

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Joan Baez Talks Trump, Taxes, and Dylan

Stephen Raskauskas | October 27, 2016

Joan Baez has always said she is an activist first and an artist second. At 75 years old, her priorities have not changed. This fall, Baez is on a tour of major cities throughout the United States to, in part, raise awareness about the nation’s criminal justice system.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Reports Ticket Sales Up, Deficit Slightly Down

David Polk | October 27, 2016

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association announced the results from the 2015-2016 fiscal year at its Annual Meeting, which took place October 26, 2016 at Symphony Center. The organization posted a deficit of $1.1 million, though ticket sales for the CSO Main series hit record highs. The CSOA reported that overall ticket sales were down slightly to $22.2 million from last ...

Batter Up! 10 Tunes to Enjoy Between Baseball Innings

Carl Grapentine | October 26, 2016

Got baseball on the brain? You’re definitely not alone! Here are some tunes you can enjoy in between innings this baseball season. 1. "The Star Spangled Banner" (1814) "The Star Spangled Banner" is about as American as apple pie and baseball. Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato garnered lots of attention for her performance of the National Anthem at game 7 of the 2014 World ...

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