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On a Knife’s Edge: Cooking, Music, History Come Together in Okpebholo’s Cook-Off

In Chicago composer Shawn E. Okpebholo’s new opera, three chefs vie for cooking show glory — and $100K — by tackling the classically American dish macaroni and cheese.

Keegan MorrisDecember 12, 2018

WFMT Audio Engineer Mary Mazurek Nominated for a Grammy Award

Associated PressDecember 10, 2018

Massive tuba ensemble blasts its way into record book

Remembering Leon Fleisher

Lisa FlynnAugust 3, 2020

The renowned American pianist Leon Fleisher died on Sunday in Baltimore. He was 92. In a career spanning eight decades, he left an incredible legacy as a performer, teacher, and conductor.

Quiz: Which Symphonic Master Are You?

Christian ThorsbergAugust 1, 2020

Are you a revolutionary like Beethoven, or are you obsessive like Berlioz? Take this quiz to see which symphonic master you most resemble.

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Rome opera hires Gatti, who lost job over #MeToo allegations

Associated PressDecember 7, 2018

Rome's opera house on Friday defended hiring conductor Daniele Gatti, who was fired by an Amsterdam-based orchestra last summer over sexual misconduct allegations.

Salonen to become San Francisco Symphony music director

Associated PressDecember 5, 2018

Salonen will take the baton from longtime music director Michael Tilson Thomas with the 2020-21 season.

Video: Cast of Lyric’s Cinderella Joins WFMT for a Live Backstage Preview

WFMTDecember 5, 2018

What is it about Cinderella fairy tale that grabs readers, viewers, audiences, and listeners alike? In between riveting vocal performances, two opera stars shared what makes the story so very resonant.

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