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9 New Chicago Ensembles You Should Know

Spotlighting a new crop of arrivals to the vibrant Chicago classical music scene.

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 14, 2018

Can music help your garden grow? We asked the experts.

Grace RebergAugust 14, 2018

A look back at Thirsty Ears 2018, Chicago’s only classical music street festival

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 13, 2018

Video: Mezzo-Soprano J’Nai Bridges Performs Live in the WFMT Studios

This Friday: A Swinging Stride Piano Livestream with Aaron Diehl

Keegan MorrisApril 27, 2020

Pianist and composer Aaron Diehl shares virtuosic music by "Fats" Waller, Willie "the Lion" Smith, plus selections by Gershwin, Grieg, and Scott Joplin in a free upcoming livestream co-presented by WFMT.

A ‘Phantom of the Opera’ contest seeks singer with style

Associated PressApril 24, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber has launched a virtual competition that could lead to one fan singing on Broadway or the West End when musicals resume playing.

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Cellist Anita Graef (Photo: Todd Rosenberg)

Anita Graef and Patrick Godon

Mary MazurekAugust 8, 2018

Soloist, chamber musician, and the CCM-CSO Diversity Fellow for University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and the Cincinnati Orchestra, cellist Anita Graef appears with pianist and artistic director of the International Chamber Artists, Patrick Godon. Their program includes works of Robert Schumann and Richard Strauss performed live from the Chicago Cultural Center for this Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert. A ...

Met Opera reaches deals with unions for singers, musicians

Associated PressAugust 3, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera says it has reached labor agreements with two of its largest unions but has not said whether the deals will allow regular Sunday performances for the first time. Met spokesman Tim McKeough said Friday agreements were reached with the American Guild of Musical Artists, which represents principal singers, choristers and production personnel; and ...

Royal Concertgebouw ends relationship with chief conductor following sexual misconduct allegations

Grace RebergAugust 2, 2018

The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra has terminated its relationship with Daniele Gatti, who was appointed chief conductor in 2016, “with immediate effect,” following an article in the Washington Post in which he was accused of sexual misconduct on two separate occasions.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree