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Playlist: A Classical Fishing Trip

10 pieces of music inspired by angling and sea creatures

Stephen RaskauskasAugust 20, 2015

Why Composer Max Richter Wants To Put You to Sleep

Michael San GabinoAugust 17, 2015

Kent Nagano’s ‘Violent Shift from the Status Quo’

WFMTAugust 12, 2015

Singer Omara Portuondo on the Buena Vista Social Club’s Farewell Tour

On his birthday, Google invites you to compose like Johann Sebastian Bach!

Keegan MorrisMarch 21, 2019

Today’s Google Doodle pays homage to Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born on March 21, 1685. To celebrate the illustrious Baroque composer, Google gives you the opportunity to do your best Bach impression. The interactive doodle invites you to build the soprano line of your own composition, and then the program creates complementary harmonies to emulate Bach’s music. Google says ...

Happy Birthday, Bach!

WFMTMarch 21, 2019

All day on Thursday, WFMT will be celebrating Johann Sebastian Bach, who was born on March 21, 1685. Tune in throughout the day to hear works composed by Bach, including these highlights that you won’t want to miss: In the 9:00 am hour, hear Bach’s Orchestral Suite in G minor, BWV 1070 In the 11:00 am hour, tune in to ...

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WFMT’s Favorite Beach Reads

Stephen RaskauskasJuly 21, 2015

If you need recommendations for what to read when you're relaxing on the beach, look no further; our staff shares their favorite books about music.

Quiz: Are You Secretly French? You Might Be If Get More Than 14/20 On This Music Quiz

Stephen RaskauskasJuly 13, 2015

Think you know French music? From the salon to the symphony hall, from the opera to the ballet, the French have given us some great music. But, how much French music do YOU know? Allons-y!

“Gopher Tuna” — What ‘Carmina Burana’ Really Sounds Like

Stephen RaskauskasJuly 10, 2015

Carl Orff’s famous Carmina Burana, a scenic cantata based on medieval poems, is one of the most recognizable pieces of classical music. We’ve all heard it countless times. But, do you know what the text says? The poetry muses on life, death, fortune, and of course, drinking, gluttony, gambling, and sex. Since the text is in Latin, you may not ...

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