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Beats & Boxing: How Music Adds Power to Ken Burns’s ‘Muhammad Ali’

Jennifer Dunnington creates emotions for a living. For Ken Burns’ latest film, Muhammad Ali, Dunnington, an Emmy-winning music producer and music editor, used music to convey emotions, introduce momentum, and ratchet up drama in the rink.

Stephen Raskauskas | March 19, 2018

Playlist: 10 Classical Works to Put a Little Spring in Your Step

Wearing a black dress and white shawl, Ailyn Pérez performs in front of a piano in the WFMT studios

Stephen Raskauskas | March 15, 2018

Video: Ailyn Pérez performs LIVE at WFMT

Stephen Raskauskas | March 15, 2018

Video: Bagpipes 101 with Dave Johnston

Video: Pianist Kamil Tokarski Plays Scarlatti, Chopin, Albéniz

Keegan Morris | November 13, 2019

On November 13, 2019, Polish pianist Dr. Kamil Tokarski took the Preston Bradley Hall stage to perform a program of works by Scarlatti, Chopin, and Albéniz.

Meet Lina González-Granados, the CSO’s New Solti Conducting Apprentice

Candice Agree | November 13, 2019

Between February 2020 and June 2021, Lina González-Granados will have the opportunity to study and work with Maestro Muti, conduct the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, and participate in cultural activities and outreach throughout the greater Chicago area.

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15-year-old pianist Yerin Yang wins 2018 Crain-Maling Foundation CSO Young Artists Competition

Michael San Gabino | March 9, 2018

Many musicians dream to perform on the stage of Orchestra Hall with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The Crain-Maling Foundation Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition makes this dream come true for one young musician every year. On Saturday, March 3, four young pianists competed for the opportunity to perform with the CSO during a student concert in the 2018/19 season. ...

Of All US Orchestras, Chicago Sinfonietta Has Programmed the Highest Percentage of Works by Women

Stephen Raskauskas | March 8, 2018

The Chicago Sinfonietta has been devoted to diversity and inclusion since it was founded by pioneering African-American conductor Paul Freeman, and that legacy continues to this day.

VIDEO | Hear one of the world’s most ancient and romantic instruments: the santoor

Stephen Raskauskas | March 6, 2018

Pandit Satish Vyas visited the WFMT studios to perform on what he considers to be one of the most meditative and romantic instruments in the world: the santoor. It’s also one of the most ancient.

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