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Sounds Classical hosts LaRob K. Rafael and Kristina Lynn

Sounds Classical: New Show Prizes Fresh Takes on Classical Music

“It’s just something you don’t often hear in classical settings. The music ends and we’re laughing. The music ends and we’re singing.”

Stephen RaskauskasDecember 29, 2017

Video: The Vienna Boys’ Choir Shares Holiday Classics in the WFMT Studios

Lisa FlynnDecember 28, 2017

The Top 12 Classical Recordings of 2017

Stephen RaskauskasDecember 21, 2017

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

Music of the Baroque Announces 2020-21 season

Andi LamoreauxFebruary 21, 2020

On February 21, Music of the Baroque announced its 2020-2021 season, the ensemble’s 50th.

Video: Pianist Taek Gi Lee Shares a Dynamic Recital of Beethoven and Liszt

Keegan MorrisFebruary 20, 2020

Pianist Taek Gi Lee, who hails from Seoul and studies at the Curtis Institute of Music, shared a sensitive performance of works by Beethoven and Liszt.

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Playlist: 2017’s Best Classical Christmas Recordings

Lisa FlynnDecember 15, 2017

These nine recordings are sure to make your spirits bright this holiday season.

Stream: Chanticleer Shares Holiday Music From Around the World, Live in the WFMT Studios

Stephen RaskauskasDecember 6, 2017

Hear what the holidays in 17th century Mexico and Canada might have sounded like with these special live performances by internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble Chanticleer.

‘What’s That Opera, Doc?’: 10 Operas You’ll Recognize from the Big Screen

Daniel GoldbergDecember 5, 2017

Music from some of the most beloved operas in the repertoire has found its way into famous scenes in cinema. Here are 10 times operatic excerpts underscored important moments on the big screen.

Fiesta! with Elbio Barilari