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Joni Mitchell, dressed in red, smiles at the camera in front of a wall that says "The Kennedy Center Honors"

Joni Mitchell honored with Gershwin Prize at tribute concert

Says James Taylor, an attendee of the event (and a former partner): “Joni is a national treasure.”

Associated PressSeptember 4, 2018

Poland holds 1st Chopin contest on historical instruments

Stephen RaskauskasSeptember 4, 2018

How a Bach Minuet Got a Motown Makeover

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 31, 2018

Playlist: Classical Music for Pumpkin Spice Season That’s Anything but Basic

Share Some Coffee and Songs With Tenor Lawrence Brownlee

Daniel GoldbergMay 13, 2020

Like most of us, tenor Lawrence Brownlee is trying to make the best use of his time and keep his spirits high during the pandemic...

Here’s What ‘Wicked’ Creator Stephen Schwartz Learned From Leonard Bernstein

Keegan MorrisMay 13, 2020

Award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, who created hit musicals like Wicked and Godspell, was just 23 years old when he teamed up with Leonard Bernstein. In a video chat interview with WFMT’s George Preston, Schwartz recounts how he came to contribute to MASS, and what he learned from Bernstein.

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Soundcheck: How Live Radio Broadcasts Are Made

Mary MazurekAugust 29, 2018

There is a certain excitement that comes from a live broadcast because almost anything can happen.

One of Senator McCain’s last requests was for soprano Renée Fleming to sing at his memorial. She agreed.

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 28, 2018

Soprano Renée Fleming will perform at the Washington National Cathedral for the memorial service of late U.S. Senator John McCain.

Can classical music make you smarter?