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Queen Elizabeth II under medical care amid health fears

“Following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” a palace spokesperson said.

Stephen RaskauskasMay 19, 2017

Watch WFMT’s Live Cabaret of Music, Comedy, and More

Stephen RaskauskasMay 16, 2017

Pianist Gabriela Montero Explains How Music Underscores Protests and Propaganda in Venezuela

Angelica LasalaMay 15, 2017

Hear Big Sadie Blend American Folk Traditions in New Tunes, Live at the Pregnant Buffalo Lounge

Mister Rogers Remembered by His Former Music Director [Video]

Keegan MorrisNovember 24, 2019

For many of us, just hearing the lyrics "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood," is enough to transport us back to our childhoods.

Opera Explores the Brink of Humanity: ‘Dog Days’ Gets Chicago-Area Premiere

Michael San GabinoNovember 22, 2019

“It has been said that a society can be judged by the way it treats its animals,” composer David T. Little says in the program notes for his chamber opera, Dog Days. Based on a short story by Judy Budnitz, the opera is set in a war-torn future that’s not too far away from our own time.

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Kontras Quartet Brings Together Classical and Folk Traditions Live at the Pregnant Buffalo Lounge

Stephen RaskauskasMay 12, 2017

The string quartet gets its name from the Afrikaans word for "contrast," since the musicians enjoy playing seemingly contrasting repertoire even within the same program

This Video of Pianist Oscar Peterson Tearing It Up While John Williams Conducts Will Give You Life

Galilee AbdullahMay 12, 2017

Oscar Peterson has delighted music lovers as a solo pianist, playing in his trio, and even with large orchestras. He joined the Boston Pops Orchestra for a performance that was broadcast December 23, 1980 as part of Evening at the Pops, produced by PBS member station WGBH-TV between 1970 and 2005.

Yo-Yo Ma, Civic Musicians to Present Benefit ‘Concert for Peace’ at St. Sabina Church

Stephen RaskauskasMay 11, 2017

Net proceeds from the remaining ticket sales will benefit St. Sabina's Strong Futures employment program, which currently serves 50 young people ages 17-26 by providing training, mentorship, and other services.

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