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Luisi’s term with Dallas Symphony extended through 2028-29

Luisi was hired in June 2018 to start as music director with the 2020-21 season, succeeding Jaap van Zweden, who became the music director of the NY Philharmonic.

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Angelica Lasala | July 17, 2017

This Heart-Shaped Score Just Might Make You Fall in Love with Medieval Music
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Galilee Abdullah | July 14, 2017

You’re Guaranteed to Get “So Emotional” Watching Whitney Houston Sing With Luciano Pavarotti
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Galilee Abdullah | July 13, 2017

Do Yourself a Favor and Watch This Charming Video of BJörk Interviewing Composer Arvo Pärt

VIDEO | Escher Quartet performs works by Mozart, Dvořák for a WFMT Facebook Live
Keegan Morris | June 12, 2019
WFMT hosted the Escher Quartet in a Facebook Live from the Village Presbyterian Church in Northbrook ahead of their performances at the 2019 North Shore Chamber Music Festival, which begins on June 12.

WFMT’s Musical Chicago Summer Guide
Hannah Edgar | June 10, 2019
Few will argue that summer is the best season to be in Chicago. The same could be said for its musical offerings — the city’s off-season is not only as vibrant as the rest of the year, but includes an incredible diversity of concert experiences. That’s where this interactive guide comes in. We know that every listener is different, so ...

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9 Classic Short Stories Every Classical Music Lover Should Add to Their Summer Reading List
Hannah Edgar | July 7, 2017
If you’re looking for quick summer reads to add to your list, give these music-themed short stories a try, with everything from Anton (Chekhov) to Zora (Neale Hurston). The best part: they’re all available for free online!

KAIA Kids Around the World – The Music of Argentina
Angelica Lasala | July 7, 2017
In this musical adventure with KAIA String Quartet, learn about one of Argentina’s most well-known styles of music and dance: tango. Tango originated in the towns and cities surrounding Río de la Plata, a wide river that forms part of the border between Argentina and Uruguay. The  rhythms of tango come from both African and European musical traditions, including Afro-Uruguayan candombe and French ...
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Playlist: 12 Polish Composers You Should Know (Who Aren’t Chopin)
Stephen Raskauskas | July 6, 2017
Everyone loves the music of Frédéric Chopin, Poland’s most well-known composer. But, how many other Polish composers do you know?
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