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Harry Belafonte holds a microphone in front of a blue wall

Harry Belafonte, activist and entertainer, dies at 96

Belafonte stands as the model and the epitome of the celebrity activist. Few kept up with his time and commitment and none his stature as a meeting point among Hollywood, Washington and the civil rights movement.

Lisa FlynnOctober 19, 2018

Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers takes a ‘spiritual journey’

Michael San GabinoOctober 19, 2018

Meet Missy Mazzoli, the CSO’s New Composer-in-Residence

Associated PressOctober 17, 2018

Gustavo Dudamel wins the Gish Prize, a top arts honor

This Chicago Program is Helping Young Musicians of Color Break Barriers. Here’s How to Audition.

Keegan MorrisJuly 1, 2020

In arts and music, there's an important — but sometimes overlooked — facet of diversity that needs to be addressed: not just of the people in the audience, but also of the people onstage.

Remembering Don Mueller

Joshua SauvageauJune 30, 2020

The name Don Mueller may not have been well known to all listeners, but WFMT's former director of operations was indispensible in his 30 years at the station.

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How Hilary Hahn’s Bond With Bach Has Endured and Grown… From Her First Recital to Today

WFMTOctober 12, 2018

Bach has been a part of Grammy-winning violinist Hilary Hahn's life, both in practice and performance, nearly every day since she was nine years old, and her most recent album explores her ongoing fascination with the composer.

Actress, comedian, and classical music lover Retta

♪ Treat Yo Self to Retta’s 5 Favorite Classical Works ♪

Michael San GabinoOctober 12, 2018

Actress and comedian Retta grabbed classical music lovers’ attention when she appeared on Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show, Conan when she revealed that she loves to treat herself to classical music. We spoke with Retta to find out what classical works she wants you to treat yo self to and why.

Violinist Nathan Meltzer, an 18-year-old Julliard student who has been loaned the recovered Stradivarius violin (Photo: Jiyang Chen)

Stolen Stradivarius found after decades comes to life again

Associated PressOctober 10, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) — The Stradivarius stolen from the late violinist Roman Totenberg and miraculously found more than three decades later has a new life — under the chin of a budding 18-year-old virtuoso. On Tuesday in New York, his three daughters presented the multimillion-dollar instrument on long-term loan to Juilliard student Nathan Meltzer. Jill Totenberg says she and her ...

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