Stories
Pope Francis grew up listening to the opera on the radio, is a fan of Argentine tango, and thinks Mozart “lifts you to God.” But it still came as something of a shock to see the 85-year-old pontiff coming out of a downtown Rome record shop.
Stephen RaskauskasOctober 18, 2017
Stephen RaskauskasOctober 17, 2017
Michael San GabinoNovember 8, 2019
It’s not easy to get to Glyndebourne, and that’s the point. “We’re forcing people to slow down their busy lives,” says Gus Christie, the opera festival's executive chairman, “and to come in and soak it all up.” Discover the multi-sensory experience – the aromas of the gardens, the taste of champagne bubbles, the sounds from the stage – that is Glyndebourne.
Keegan MorrisNovember 6, 2019
Fresh off a performance as the collaborative pianist to clarinetist Sam Boutris during last week's Dame Myra Hess Concert, Hilda Huang performed a scintillating program of works by Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven
Playlists
Stephen RaskauskasOctober 12, 2017
Sometimes, composers save their best work for last. Is Verdi’s last opera, "Falstaff," his best?
Stephen RaskauskasOctober 12, 2017
Maestro Harry Bicket shared what’s in his “little box of tricks” to help musicians in modern orchestras sound period perfect.
Lisa FlynnOctober 11, 2017
Russia has been a place I’ve longed to visit for many years. I finally got my chance in September, joining a genial group of WFMT listeners and fellow music lovers for a fantastic adventure. Here are photos from our Russian adventure.