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In 35th Season, Chicago Sinfonietta Looks At What’s ‘Next’

A dynamic balance of intensity and optimism holds true throughout the season, which features such program titles as Next, Boundless, and Unapologetic.

Angelica LasalaApril 5, 2017

Meet CSO Solti Conducting Apprentice Erina Yashima

Stephen RaskauskasApril 5, 2017

Chicago Opera Theater Announces 17-18 Season Including World Premiere by Pulitzer-Winning Team

Angelica LasalaApril 3, 2017

Chicago Sinfonietta’s 30th Anniversary Season Showcases ‘Full Spectrum of Voices and Identities’

The Film Score: Music for Veterans Day

Matt DeStefanoNovember 11, 2019

In honor of Veterans Day, WFMT is re-airing this program of music composed for war films with Chicago Tribune film critic Michael Phillips.

Playlist: Take Lisa Flynn’s ‘New Releases’ With You On the Go!

WFMTNovember 11, 2019

Every morning, host Lisa Flynn shares the best new classical recordings to share with WFMT listeners, and now, you can take her selections with you wherever you go!

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VIDEO: How a Holocaust Survivor Changed a Young Musician’s Life by Donating His Violin

Michael San GabinoMarch 24, 2017

After Joe Feingold could no longer play his violin, he decided to donate it. He didn't realize that this simple act of kindness would change Brianna Perez's life.

Sitarist Anoushka Shankar on Sexism, Collaboration, Her Return “Home” to the United States

Stephen RaskauskasMarch 23, 2017

"The word 'collaboration' is an umbrella term, really. One doesn't just get up on stage and 'jam' with an orchestra the way you might with a guitarist or someone else."

Watch ‘Invitation to a Die-In,’ A Moving Musical Memorial to Unarmed Black Men Killed by Police

Stephen RaskauskasMarch 22, 2017

"My heart began to race when I was listening to this piece for the first time. It’s upsetting for me to listen to. I don’t like this piece,” composer Nkeiru Okoye said.

Mornings with Jan Weller