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WFMT Welcomes Next Music Director

Oliver Camacho’s expertise in classical music comes at all levels: a vocal performer with experience in broadcasting, arts administration, and programming.

Stephen Raskauskas | May 15, 2018

The Studs Terkel Radio Archive, One of the World’s Great Spoken-Word Collections, Goes Public

WFMT | May 13, 2018

Playlist: 10 Handel Operas Everyone Should Know

Stephen Raskauskas | May 11, 2018

VIDEO | Anderson & Roe Piano Duo play four-handed arrangements of Brahms and Schubert

The Diva Gets Her Way: Larry Johnson Recalls a Signature Jessye Norman Recital

Larry Johnson | December 5, 2019

On a sweltering summer evening in the early 1990s, Jessye Norman visited the Chicago area for an intimate recital at Ravinia. Host Larry Johnson recalls the singular concert experience.

Sondra Radvanovsky on the Acrobatic Bel Canto, Spectacular Couture of ‘The Three Queens’

George Preston | December 2, 2019

Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky’s renowned vocal prowess is on impressive display at Lyric Opera of Chicago in The Three Queens. Also on display are three stunning gowns by designer Rubin Singer, who's designed for stars like Beyoncé and Renée Fleming.

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Raise Your Glasses With Us at Ravinia as We Celebrate Carl Grapentine’s Retirement

Stephen Raskauskas | May 8, 2018

Help us send Carl off in style with a special champagne reception!

Watch Pianist Tomer Gewirtzman Play Haydn and Scriabin

Stephen Raskauskas | May 7, 2018

First prize winner at the 2015 Young Concert Artists International Auditions, Israeli pianist Tomer Gewirtzman, artfully expresses style, sensitivity, and virtuosity at the keyboard. Watch his performance as part of the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series.

How legendary pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque found freedom through new music

Stephen Raskauskas | May 3, 2018

Katia and Marielle sat down to share their passion for rarely-performed gems, their love of new music, and how living composers have helped them find the freedom that fuels their artistry.

Evenings with Kerry Frumkin