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Behind the Scenes: Artists Share & Sing at Rehearsals for Haymarket’s ‘Orlando’

WFMT host LaRob K. Rafael visited Haymarket rehearsals, hearing musical rehearsal highlights and talking with two of the production’s stars: countertenor Bejun Mehta and mezzo-soprano Emily Fons.

Stephen Raskauskas | February 16, 2018

VIDEO | Watch this Chinese opera artist transform into a Dragon Princess – in seconds

Stephen Raskauskas | February 15, 2018

Video: Violinist Stefan Milenkovich and pianist Rohan de Silva perform LIVE at WFMT

Stephen Raskauskas | February 15, 2018

Riccardo Muti and Chicago Symphony dedicate Florida concert to victims of school shooting

Met Opera to hold celebration of Jessye Norman on Nov. 24

Associated Press | November 6, 2019

Latonia Moore, Eric Owens, Lise Davidsen, J'Nai Bridges, and Leah Hawkins are scheduled to perform, the company said Wednesday, along with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

Christians want Belgian opera’s naked Joan of Arc banned

Associated Press | October 30, 2019

BRUSSELS (AP) — A Christian association is trying to prevent Brussels opera house La Monnaie from staging a production of Arthur Honegger’s oratorio “Jeanne d’Arc au bûcher,” or “Joan of Arc at the Stake,” in which the heroine appears dressed in men’s clothes and, at one point, naked. The Pro Europa Christiana Federation wants the show orchestrated by Italian director ...

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Video: On Philip Glass’ 81st Birthday, Jenny Lin Plays His Complete Piano Etudes

Patrick Hockberger | February 9, 2018

Production company Access Contemporary Music has partnered with the esteemed Manhattan venue, LPR - (Le) Poisson Rouge a multimedia art cabaret founded by musicians on the site of the historic Village Gate. Pianist Jenny Lin is taking the stage for the first in this exciting new series. This concert is celebrating Philip Glass' 81st birthday with a live performance of ...

Playlist: Classical Music To Tug at Your Heart Strings

Lisa Flynn | February 9, 2018

If you’re looking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day, here are 10 favorite romantic works that are sure to tug are your heart strings.

“My morning with Leontyne” — Kerry Frumkin in conversation with legendary soprano Leontyne Price

Kerry Frumkin | February 9, 2018

Hear an interview with Leontyne Price recorded in 1987 after an appearance at Chicago's Symphony Center.

Late Afternoon Music with Candice Agree