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Preview: A Look at the Live Music Of North Shore Chamber Music Fest

Enjoy the beauty of live music-making (even if you aren’t there in person) with a star-studded chamber music sampler of works new and old.

Stephen Raskauskas | January 9, 2018

Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2018 Season

Kerry Frumkin | January 3, 2018

5 Classical Recordings That Sound Better on Vinyl

Kerry Frumkin | January 3, 2018

In the Age of Earbuds, Is Vinyl the Answer to Better Listening?

Domingo withdraws from Met Opera after harassment reports

Associated Press | September 25, 2019

The opera legend indicated that he would never again perform at the Met.

Video: ‘Get Out’ Composer Michael Abels Brings His Horror Score Into the Concert Hall

Michael San Gabino | September 20, 2019

"Writing music, I believe, is a spiritual practice,” says composer Michael Abels. “Any three notes you can find are either terrible or brilliant depending on the context.” Abels makes his Sinfonietta conducting debut leading the orchestra in a live-to-picture performance of his own score for Jordan Peele’s Oscar-winning film Get Out.

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Video: Hear a Holiday Medley Performed by the U.S. Coast Guard Band Saxophone Quartet

Stephen Raskauskas | December 21, 2017

The United States Coast Guard Band Saxophone Quartet performed in the Levin Performance Studio at WFMT for an edition of Impromptu. Watch a video as they perform their own arrangement of some favorite holiday tunes.

Discover Christmas Trees and Christmas Traditions From Around the World

Michael San Gabino | December 20, 2017

Now in its 75th year, the Christmas Around the World exhibit at MSI has become one of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions. The museum also features cultural performances throughout the duration of the exhibit, highlighting dance and musical performances from cultural groups around the Chicago area.

Video: Music of the Baroque Brass Ensemble Performs 17th Century Dances by Praetorius

Stephen Raskauskas | December 15, 2017

This year, the Music of the Baroque Brass ensemble visited WFMT's Levin studio to share some selections from MOB's 2017 holiday concert, including two 17th century dances by Michael Praetorius.

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