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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.

Kerry FrumkinJanuary 3, 2018

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

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

Playlist: Your Guide to Chopin’s Études

Adela SkowronskiFebruary 28, 2020

Explore Chopin’s études - some of the most beloved works in the piano repertoire - by listening to some of our favorites and learning more about them.

conductor Jennifer Higdon in jeans, a black turtle neck, and black leather jacket standing in front of a simple mural of four colors: red, orange, yellow, and beige.

Higdon opera for Philadelphia to have 3 different endings

Associated PressFebruary 27, 2020

The opera is a fictionalized account inspired by the theft of seven artworks from a museum in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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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.

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.

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