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“It is rare, not only for a male singer who’s not a tenor, but especially a bass-baritone to be able to do this kind of concert with an orchestra like the Chicago Philharmonic.”

Arielle KayeMay 20, 2019

Quiz: Do You Have Perfect Pitch?

Keegan MorrisMay 17, 2019

Listen: Late critic Andrew Patner celebrated during panel featuring Riccardo Muti and Alex Ross

Older man sits in front of a microphone looking interested

Matthew ByrdMay 16, 2019

Studs Terkel Turns 107, His Archive Turns 1

New York Philharmonic launches on-demand streaming service

Associated PressFebruary 8, 2021

The New York Philharmonic has launched an on-demand video and audio streaming service Monday called NYPhil+.

New museum traces history of Black music across genres

Associated PressFebruary 5, 2021

A new music museum in Nashville is telling an important and often overlooked story about the roots of American popular music.

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Where Are the Women Composers? How Classical Music is Faring in the Fight for Gender Equality

Hannah SchillerMay 13, 2019

Over the span of just 9 months, Philadelphia Orchestra went from being one of the least representative orchestras of women composers to being the most.

North, South Korean musicians hold rare joint performance

Associated PressMay 13, 2019

SHANGHAI (AP) — South Korean violinist Won Hyung Joon took the stage, nodded once to his North Korean soprano partner, and placed his instrument on his shoulder. With a flick of the conductor’s wrist, she began to sing, and he began to bow — the beginning of a rare joint performance Sunday that they hope will bring the Koreas closer ...

Video: Legendary Guitarist, Composer Juan Falú Will Make Your Day

WFMTMay 12, 2019

A musical treat even more delicious than an alfajor.

Ryan Opera Center Recital Series