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Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of famed composer, dies at 43

The Grammy-nominated composer, record producer and eldest son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, died Saturday in England after a protracted battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia.

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 9, 2018

Quiz: See if You Can Match the Composer to Their Day Job

Pinchas Zukerman around the time Isaac Stern brought him to New York to study at Juilliard, c. 1962 (Photo courtesy of the artist)

Louise FrankAugust 9, 2018

At 70, violinist Pinchas Zukerman reflects on his life in music

Cellist Anita Graef (Photo: Todd Rosenberg)

Mary MazurekAugust 8, 2018

Anita Graef and Patrick Godon

CSO Cancels Remainder of 2019-20 Season

WFMTMay 8, 2020

The CSO’s season was set to continue through June 27 and include a two-week residency with music director Riccardo Muti. Per the statement, the CSO is working to reschedule canceled programs in future seasons.

Now Introducing: The Pets of WFMT

Becky NystedtMay 5, 2020

As we’ve turned couches and kitchen tables into our new offices, our furry, feathered, scaly, plant-y and all other non-human friends have been pleased to become our new office assistants. Meet some of WFMT’s new work-from-home teammates.

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Thirsty Ears, Chicago’s Only Classical Music Street Fest, Returns to Ravenswood for Third Year

Keegan MorrisAugust 2, 2018

Food, fun, neighborhood charm: these are things that you’d expect at any Chicago street fair. But only one also features free, live classical music. The third annual Thirsty Ears Festival, Chicago’s only classical music street fair, takes place August 11-12 in Ravenswood on Wilson Street between Hermitage and Ravenswood. The festival is organized by Access Contemporary Music (ACM), and spearheaded ...

Teenagers in Chicago Can Now Attend Live Music, Dance, Theater for Just $5. Here’s How.

Michael San GabinoJuly 31, 2018

From the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to Lyric Opera of Chicago and much more, the Teen Arts Pass is making it easier for young people to have access to Chicago’s many great cultural institutions.

Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra

Cleveland Orchestra suspends concertmaster amid allegations

Associated PressJuly 30, 2018

The Cleveland Orchestra says it was unaware of the allegations and will conduct an independent investigation.

Through the Night with Peter van de Graaff