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Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ creator, dies at 99

Harnick was born and raised in Chicago and earned a bachelor’s degree in music from the Northwestern University School of Music after serving in the army during World War II.

The Vienna Philharmonic performing its customary New Year's Day Concert in a dazzlingly adorned concert hall

Louise FrankDecember 28, 2018

Playlist: A Toast To Vienna, the City of Classical Music

Keegan MorrisDecember 24, 2018

Video: Experience a Traditional Swedish Holiday Celebration Held Every Year in Chicago

Associated PressDecember 21, 2018

AP-NORC Poll: Christmas carols favored over Billboard hits

Thursday: Third Coast Percussion Plays Music of Devonté Hynes in WFMT Livestream

Keegan MorrisAugust 25, 2020

Join us on WFMT's Facebook Page Thursday at 7:30 pm for a free livestream with Third Coast Percussion, Devonté Hynes, and a video featuring choreography by Rena Butler.

Musician Justin Townes Earle dead at age 38

Associated PressAugust 25, 2020

Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, a leading performer of American roots music known for his introspective and haunting style, has died at age 38.

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Video: Fareed Haque & KAIA Quartet Premiere a New Take on a Classic Christmas Carol

Keegan MorrisDecember 18, 2018

The ensemble shared the premiere of an arrangement by Haque of "I Know a Rose Tree Springing," a traditional Christmas carol.

8 Great Christmas Recordings for 2018

Lisa FlynnDecember 17, 2018

Every year, the holiday season brings a new assortment of fabulous and festive Christmas albums. Host Lisa Flynn guides us through 8 of her top classical Christmas recordings for 2018.

Playlist: The Vienna Boys’ Choir Shares their Favorite Christmas Music!

Michael San GabinoDecember 14, 2018

A Viennese Christmas would not be complete without the glorious sounds of the Vienna Boys' Choir. We asked the choir members to select their favorite Christmas carols that they have performed.

Midday with Lisa Flynn