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Anthem for Charles III’s coronation written by Lloyd Webber

The work by Lloyd Webber is one of a dozen new pieces Charles commissioned for the grand occasion taking place May 6 at Westminster Abbey.

Michael San GabinoMay 9, 2018

Video: This Piano Duo Celebrates the Mothers in Your Life with This Classic Beatles Song

Stephen RaskauskasMay 8, 2018

Raise Your Glasses With Us at Ravinia as We Celebrate Carl Grapentine’s Retirement

Stephen RaskauskasMay 7, 2018

Watch Pianist Tomer Gewirtzman Play Haydn and Scriabin

WFMT Hosts and Staff Share Their Favorite Poems

Keegan MorrisApril 1, 2020

April is National Poetry Month, so there's no better time to share, revisit, or discover wonderful poetry. Here are our picks.

Soothe Your Soul with the Chicago Harp Quartet [Video]

Keegan MorrisApril 1, 2020

There's nothing quite like harp music. Now more than ever, the Chicago Harp Quartet's lush, dulcet tones offer an opportunity to slow down, close your eyes, and take a deep breath.

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All of the silent work that goes into making classical recordings sound great might surprise you

Mary MazurekApril 30, 2018

Once upon a time, record labels would rally a team of A&R directors, engineers, producers, and distributors to realize an artist’s dream, but this has changed. How classical recordings are made today might surprise you.

How food and friendship inspired a Chicago musician to compose again

Daniel GoldbergApril 27, 2018

Longtime friends, musician Frank Orrall (Poi Dog Pondering and Thievery Corporation) and chef John Manion have inspired and shared each other’s passion for music and cooking. And one of their favorite subjects to talk about is the relationship between these two art forms.

WWCI Names Sandra Cordova Micek as President & CEO

Stephen RaskauskasApril 27, 2018

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent company of WTTW and WFMT, announced Thursday it has hired a new president and CEO.

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