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Tony Bennett holds a microphone and sings onstage

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Bennett’s early career peaked in the 1960s as he topped the charts with “San Francisco” and became the first male pop solo performer to headline at Carnegie Hall, releasing a live album of the 1962 concert.

Associated PressApril 9, 2019

Hungary: ‘Porgy and Bess’ cast asked to be African American

Keegan MorrisApril 4, 2019

Pianists, This Is Your Chance to #LearnWithLangLang

Keegan MorrisApril 2, 2019

Arthur Rubinstein Plays Grieg’s Piano Concerto… at 88

2020’s 8 Best Classical Christmas Albums

Lisa FlynnDecember 9, 2020

Every year, the holiday season brings a new assortment of fabulous and festive Christmas albums.

NY Philharmonic musicians agree to 4 years of wage cuts

Associated PressDecember 7, 2020

The New York Philharmonic, silenced from performances at Lincoln Center since March by the novel coronavirus pandemic, has agreed to a four-year labor contract with its musicians through Sept. 20, 2024...

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Lang Lang Shares His Wisdom with Music Lovers of All Ages

Michael San GabinoMarch 29, 2019

Grammy-nominated pianist Lang Lang is one of the most recognizable classical artists of the century, having performed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro – not to mention his cross-genre collaborations with Metallica, Pharrell Williams, and Herbie Hancock. As Lang Lang continues to push the boundaries of the piano and perform at some of ...

Judge dismisses some of Levine’s claims against Met Opera

Associated PressMarch 26, 2019

A New York judge on Tuesday dismissed portions of a lawsuit filed by former Metropolitan Opera music director James Levine against the company last year.

Playlist: WFMT Selects Classical Music to Help You Spring into Spring

Keegan MorrisMarch 26, 2019

You made it; the frigid, blustery days of winter have finally passed, and spring is here! Here is some music that captures the season's irrepressible spirit.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff