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At top of opera, Yoncheva worries about classical music

In a bid to shape projects and bolster opera’s audience, Yoncheva is launching her own record label.

Louise FrankFebruary 21, 2018

The Old Town School of Folk Music at 60: Music tonight and every night since 1957

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 20, 2018

Classical radio host Carl Grapentine announces retirement from “dream job” at WFMT

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 16, 2018

VIDEO | Watch this Chinese opera artist transform into a Dragon Princess – in seconds

Larry Johnson, Host of WFMT’s ‘Arias and Songs’ Has Died at Age 72

Robbie EllisMarch 9, 2020

Larry Johnson, the host of WFMT’s Arias and Songs, died over the weekend in his home on Chicago’s North Side. He was 72 years old. He leaves behind a brother, Alan Johnson, and a cousin, Lynn Newhart. Larry had a business career in the textile industry but was always an avid music lover and record collector. He joined WFMT as ...

9 Works by Women Writers We Want to See Adapted into Operas

Anna GoldbeckMarch 9, 2020

We’re glad to see that in recent decades, more and more works by women writers have been given their due in the opera house. Here’s a look back at some of them, and a short list of works by women that we’re waiting to see operatically staged.

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Why classical music is still the best soundtrack for figure skating, according to a former Olympic judge

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 14, 2018

When ice skating was first included in the 1908 Olympic Winter Games in London, athletes competed exclusively to classical music. The rules have changed, but the must music for skating may not have.

Quiz: Which Composer Is Your Soulmate?

Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 12, 2018

Take this quiz and we'll reveal which composer is your soulmate this Valentine's Day.

Video: On Philip Glass’ 81st Birthday, Jenny Lin Plays His Complete Piano Etudes

Patrick HockbergerFebruary 9, 2018

Production company Access Contemporary Music has partnered with the esteemed Manhattan venue, LPR - (Le) Poisson Rouge a multimedia art cabaret founded by musicians on the site of the historic Village Gate. Pianist Jenny Lin is taking the stage for the first in this exciting new series. This concert is celebrating Philip Glass' 81st birthday with a live performance of ...

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