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From 2015: Ramsey Lewis On His Long Overdue CSO Debut

WFMT spoke to the Chicago-born Lewis in 2015, when, at the age of 80, his music received its first CSO performance.

Stephen RaskauskasMarch 20, 2017

Defiant Requiem Honors Holocaust Victims, Reminds Us: “The Arts Are Critically Important”

David PolkMarch 17, 2017

Composer Samuel Adams Explains How Schubert, J-Pop Inspired His First Work for the Chicago Symphony

Stephen RaskauskasMarch 15, 2017

Stream: This Rare Live Recording of ‘Queen of Gospel’ Mahalia Jackson Will Take You to Church

Honor Día de Los Muertos in Chicago With These 6 Celebrations

Daniel GoldbergOctober 29, 2019

Celebrated from October 31 to November 2, the holiday honors loved ones who have died and is an intergenerational coming together of families. Find some of the many offerings Chicago has to offer to celebrate these days of remembrance.

Exploring Chords: “Appalachian Spring”

WFMTOctober 29, 2019

From its premiere more than 75 years ago, this music and ballet continue to speak to the American soul. Dive into the score of Appalachian Spring with Bill McGlaughlin.

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16-Year-Old Violinist Maya Buchanan Wins 2017 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition

Michael San GabinoMarch 13, 2017

For many musicians, the chance to perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is a dream gig. The Crain-Maling Foundation Chicago Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition makes this dream come true for one young musician every year. On Saturday, March 11, four finalists competed in Symphony Hall for the chance to perform with the CSO during a youth concert in the ...

π This Fugue On Pi Will Totally Blow Your Mind π

Stephen RaskauskasMarch 13, 2017

Everybody loves a good fugue, but you’ve never heard a fugue like this before. This “Fugue on Pi” was uploaded by YouTuber Gregory Ristow on March 14, 2014. March 14th is, of course, Pi Day, since the date corresponds to the first several digits of pi. Pi is an infinite, irrational number that’s defined by the ratio of a circle’s ...

Travel Expert Rick Steves Reveals His Four Favorite Places to Hear Live Music in Europe

Stephen RaskauskasMarch 8, 2017

Rick Steves, America’s favorite European travel guide, said, “I don’t have the time to enjoy going to a lot of concerts in Europe because of the nature of my work, but I love music.” Even if you’re not jet-setting quite like Steves, you’re likely trying to pack a lot into your travels abroad. And if you’re curious to attend a ...

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