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Lost Stephen Sondheim musical reveals insight into a giant

A copy of what’s being called Stephen Sondheim’s first original cast recording captures the legendary composer’s budding skills in a student-led musical while at Williams College in 1948.

the striking Jay Pritzker Pavilion of Millennium Park is lit up during a nighttime Grant Park Music Festival performance

Stephen RaskauskasJanuary 9, 2018

Grant Park Music Festival Announces 2018 Season

Kerry FrumkinJanuary 3, 2018

5 Classical Recordings That Sound Better on Vinyl

Kerry FrumkinJanuary 3, 2018

In the Age of Earbuds, Is Vinyl the Answer to Better Listening?

AP: US opera union probe finds Plácido Domingo abused power

Associated PressFebruary 25, 2020

People familiar with the findings have said that an investigation found more than two dozen people who said they were sexually harassed or witnessed inappropriate behavior by Domingo over two decades

Robbie Ellis’ Comedy Tunes Prove that Classical Music Can Be Funny [Videos]

Keegan MorrisFebruary 21, 2020

Think you know a lot about classical music? Robbie Ellis, WFMT host, composer, music director, and comedy songmaker extraordinaire shares four untold musical revelations that will have your head spinning!

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Video: Hear a Holiday Medley Performed by the U.S. Coast Guard Band Saxophone Quartet

Stephen RaskauskasDecember 21, 2017

The United States Coast Guard Band Saxophone Quartet performed in the Levin Performance Studio at WFMT for an edition of Impromptu. Watch a video as they perform their own arrangement of some favorite holiday tunes.

Discover Christmas Trees and Christmas Traditions From Around the World

Michael San GabinoDecember 20, 2017

Now in its 75th year, the Christmas Around the World exhibit at MSI has become one of Chicago’s favorite holiday traditions. The museum also features cultural performances throughout the duration of the exhibit, highlighting dance and musical performances from cultural groups around the Chicago area.

Video: Music of the Baroque Brass Ensemble Performs 17th Century Dances by Praetorius

Stephen RaskauskasDecember 15, 2017

This year, the Music of the Baroque Brass ensemble visited WFMT's Levin studio to share some selections from MOB's 2017 holiday concert, including two 17th century dances by Michael Praetorius.

Fiesta! with Elbio Barilari