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These Quotes From Classical Composers Will Make You Fall in Love With Music All Over Again!

Not only are these composers’ musical works an inspiration, but their words are, too! Here are some of the most beautiful insights you’ll read all day.

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

Ivry Gitlis, a violinist who spanned genres, dies at 98

Associated PressDecember 26, 2020

The acclaimed violinist played with famed conductors, rock stars, and jazz bands around the world.

KAIA String Quartet Wishes You a Happy Holiday

WFMTDecember 17, 2020

Chicago’s own KAIA String Quartet plays an original medley to wish you happy holidays. Wearing masks, the ensemble recorded the performance — especially for WFMT — from the Fulton Street Collective.

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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