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The Beatles, 1965, pose together with their instruments

The last new Beatles song, ‘Now And Then,’ will be released next week

The song was written and recorded in sketch form by the late John Lennon in the late 1970s. McCartney, Starr and the late George Harrison worked on it in the 1990s but were stymied by technical limitations.

Matthew ByrdJune 25, 2019

5 Conversations: Studs Terkel and LGBTQ+ Voices

Michael San GabinoJune 25, 2019

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Performs Bach’s Cello Suites in Free Concert for Chicago

Keegan MorrisJune 24, 2019

Get to know the musicians — and music — behind VOLTA, Cirque du Soleil’s latest show

2021 Grammys: Classical Music Nominees and Winners

Keegan MorrisMarch 14, 2021

It’s been a strange, difficult year for the music world, which is all the more reason to celebrate musical excellence.

Watch WFMT’s First ‘Classical Conversation’ With Denyce Graves

WFMTMarch 11, 2021

Denyce Graves was the perfect guest to launch WFMT's new digital series! The celebrated mezzo-soprano discusses her career, her relationship with the late Justice Ginsburg, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the opera world.

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After a 50-year wait, ‘Stonewall’ opera was written in weeks

Associated PressJune 20, 2019

This is the third major presentation of City Opera's LGBTQ series following Peter Eotvos' Angels in America in 2017 and Charles Wuorinen's Brokeback Mountain last year.

Playlist: WFMT Selects Classical Music for Your Serene, Sunny Summer

Keegan MorrisJune 20, 2019

Summer is upon us! Whatever your plans, we have the perfect musical accompaniment: summery classical music selected by WFMT hosts and staff!

Baltimore Symphony locks out its musicians as talks stall

Associated PressJune 17, 2019

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is locking out its musicians now that contract and salary negotiations have stalled. The Baltimore Sun reports the lockout starts Monday. Musicians say they’re also losing 12 weeks of pay since management abruptly cancelled summer concerts. Musicians have been playing without a new contract since September. A statement from orchestra president and Chief Executive Peter ...

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