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A 639-year John Cage composition is about to have its next note change

On Feb. 5, 2024, another note is going to begin playing… this one will be relatively short; it will hang around for only the next two years.

David PolkOctober 1, 2019

Program Director David Polk shares his favorite musical memories from his 14 years at WFMT

Associated PressSeptember 30, 2019

Jessye Norman, the international opera star, dead at 74

Keegan MorrisSeptember 30, 2019

The Sights and Soundbites of Lyric Opera’s Glamorous Opening Night

NY Philharmonic to resume subscription performance Sept. 17

Associated PressJune 15, 2021

Following a historic 18-month gap, the NY Phil will present a shortened schedule in a season shifted from Lincoln Center's David Geffen Hall while the orchestra's home is remodeled.

Famous German boys’ choir to add separate choir for girls

Associated PressJune 15, 2021

One of Germany's most famous Catholic boys' choirs plans to establish a separate choral group for girls for the first time in its more than 1,000-year history.

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Esteban Batallán Named CSO Principal Trumpet

Michael San GabinoSeptember 26, 2019

Since his first CSO performances in June 2018, Batallán has served as guest principal trumpet many times. The Spanish-born trumpeter performed with the orchestra during its 2019 Florida tour as well as in Tokyo during the 2019 Asia tour.

Postcards from Scandinavia — Lisa Flynn leads a musical journey to Denmark and Norway

Lisa FlynnSeptember 26, 2019

One of the most exciting things about working at WFMT over the years has been the opportunity to travel on music-themed trips, meeting new friends who share a love of classical music. In early September, I led a group of eleven listeners on a journey to Denmark and Norway, where we saw cosmopolitan capitals and incredible natural beauty. Along the ...

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