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In Their Own Words: Inspiring Quotes From Classical Artists and Friends Who Died in 2022

As we reflect on the year gone by, WFMT salutes the contributions of members of the arts community who died this past year.

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Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 15, 2018

Video: Violinist Stefan Milenkovich and pianist Rohan de Silva perform LIVE at WFMT
Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 15, 2018

Riccardo Muti and Chicago Symphony dedicate Florida concert to victims of school shooting
Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 14, 2018

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

McCoy Tyner, iconic and influential jazz pianist, dies
Associated PressMarch 8, 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — McCoy Tyner, the groundbreaking and influential jazz pianist and the last surviving member of the John Coltrane Quartet, has died at age 81. Tyner’s family confirmed the death in a statement released on social media Friday. No more details were provided. Tyner was born in Philadelphia on Dec. 11, 1938. He eventually met Coltrane and joined ...
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Playlist: 10 Trailblazing Composers You Should Know (…Who Also Happen to Be Women)
Lisa FlynnMarch 6, 2020
From medieval times to modernity, women have made important contributions to all aspects of music, including as composers.

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Playlist: Classical Music To Tug at Your Heart Strings
Lisa FlynnFebruary 9, 2018
If you’re looking to set the mood this Valentine’s Day, here are 10 favorite romantic works that are sure to tug are your heart strings.

“My morning with Leontyne” — Kerry Frumkin in conversation with legendary soprano Leontyne Price
Kerry FrumkinFebruary 9, 2018
Hear an interview with Leontyne Price recorded in 1987 after an appearance at Chicago's Symphony Center.

VIDEO | Lute 101 with Nigel North
Stephen RaskauskasFebruary 8, 2018
Learn about the lute from Nigel North, one of the world’s most acclaimed lutenists, who has been at the forefront of reviving music that once languished on library shelves.
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