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U2, George Clooney, Amy Grant among Kennedy Center honorees

Eight-time Grammy-winning singer Gladys Knight and acclaimed Cuban-born American composer Tania León are also among the honorees.

Associated PressDecember 19, 2018

Michigan professor accused of sexual misconduct, on leave

Keegan MorrisDecember 18, 2018

Video: Fareed Haque & KAIA Quartet Premiere a New Take on a Classic Christmas Carol

Lisa FlynnDecember 17, 2018

8 Great Christmas Recordings for 2018

Share Some Coffee and Songs With Tenor Lawrence Brownlee

Daniel GoldbergMay 13, 2020

Like most of us, tenor Lawrence Brownlee is trying to make the best use of his time and keep his spirits high during the pandemic...

Here’s What ‘Wicked’ Creator Stephen Schwartz Learned From Leonard Bernstein

Keegan MorrisMay 13, 2020

Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, who created hit musicals like Wicked and Godspell, was just 23 years old when he teamed up with Leonard Bernstein. In a video chat interview with WFMT’s George Preston, Schwartz recounts how he came to contribute to MASS, and what he learned from Bernstein.

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Happy National Violin Day!

Keegan MorrisDecember 12, 2018

Let's celebrate this day honoring one of the most prominent instruments in classical music. So, here are some of the most interesting violin videos, interviews, and articles you'll see on the internet!

WFMT Audio Engineer Mary Mazurek Nominated for a Grammy Award

WFMTDecember 11, 2018

Since beginning at WFMT in 1993, Mary has come to engineer for the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts, Live from WFMT, Impromptu, and more.

Massive tuba ensemble blasts its way into record book

Associated PressDecember 10, 2018

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A massive tuba ensemble has smashed a Guinness World Record in Kansas City and spread some Christmas cheer. KSHB-TV reports that 835 tuba players performed “Silent Night” on Friday at a downtown arena, setting a new Guinness World Records. The previous record of 502 tuba players in California in 2007. A Guinness official was on hand ...

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