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Fort Wayne Philharmonic musicians begin 1st-ever strike

The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Players’ Association began their work stoppage following a day of negotiations with the philharmonic’s management.

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Wearing a black dress and white shawl, Ailyn Pérez performs in front of a piano in the WFMT studios
Stephen RaskauskasMarch 15, 2018

Video: Ailyn Pérez performs LIVE at WFMT
Stephen RaskauskasMarch 15, 2018

Video: Bagpipes 101 with Dave Johnston
Stephen RaskauskasMarch 14, 2018

Ravinia announces 2018 festival season of music and more

Video: Pianist Evan Wong shares an all-Chopin Recital
Keegan MorrisMarch 11, 2020
On a foggy mid-March day, pianist Evan Wong took the Preston Bradley Hall stage at the Chicago Cultural Center to share a program of Chopin favorites.

Violinist Isabella Brown Wins 2020 Crain-Maling Foundation Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition
Michael San GabinoMarch 9, 2020
On Saturday, March 7, four young artists competed for a dream opportunity: to perform with the CSO. With her performance of the first movement of Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D major, violinist Isabella Brown won the competition.

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Of All US Orchestras, Chicago Sinfonietta Has Programmed the Highest Percentage of Works by Women
Stephen RaskauskasMarch 8, 2018
The Chicago Sinfonietta has been devoted to diversity and inclusion since it was founded by pioneering African-American conductor Paul Freeman, and that legacy continues to this day.

VIDEO | Hear one of the world’s most ancient and romantic instruments: the santoor
Stephen RaskauskasMarch 6, 2018
Pandit Satish Vyas visited the WFMT studios to perform on what he considers to be one of the most meditative and romantic instruments in the world: the santoor. It’s also one of the most ancient.

Chicago Opera Theater Announces Three New-to-Chicago Operas for 2018/19 Season
Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 28, 2018
Chicago Opera Theater today announced its 2018/19 season composed of three new-to-Chicago works, continuing the company’s commitment to presenting new and rarely performed operas.
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