Stories
Denyce Graves was the perfect guest to launch WFMT’s new digital series! The celebrated mezzo-soprano discusses her career, her relationship with the late Justice Ginsburg, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the opera world.
Keegan Morris | February 4, 2019
With pianist Justina Lee, Wilson shared a selection from Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos and Weightless Dreams, a song cycle composed for Wilson based on the writings and experiences of women astronauts.
Michael San Gabino | January 31, 2019
Alright, so maybe you’ve heard the pipa before. Perhaps, though, you don’t know it by name. Grammy-nominated pipa player Wu Man recounts the projects that have helped her introduce ancient sounds to modern audiences.
Playlists
WFMT | August 12, 2015
Señora Portuondo, one of the greatest singers of our time, spoke with WFMT about Buena Vista’s goodbye tour, relations between the U.S. and Cuba, and the power music has to bring people together.
Stephen Raskauskas | August 10, 2015
Finnish soprano and two-time Grammy Award winner Karita Mattila is celebrating her 33rd season as a professional performer. What are the secrets to her enduring success?
Hannah Edgar | July 27, 2015
"I’ve been working towards this my whole career," Lopez said excitedly as he observed summer technical rehearsals for Bel Canto.