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Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to resume performing in May

Anna Netrebko also repeated her opposition to the war and said she is not “allied with any leader of Russia.”

Stephen RaskauskasJuly 21, 2015

WFMT’s Favorite Beach Reads

Stephen RaskauskasJuly 13, 2015

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

Stephen RaskauskasJuly 10, 2015

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

Sergio and Clarice, Music Runs in the Family for this Father-Daughter Duo

Louise FrankJune 14, 2019

The father, Sergio, is a guitarist, composer, arranger, educator, and the daughter, Clarice, is a bold and highly innovative vocalist, composer, orchestrator, videographer, and mentor.

VIDEO | Escher Quartet performs works by Mozart, Dvořák for a WFMT Facebook Live

Keegan MorrisJune 12, 2019

WFMT hosted the Escher Quartet in a Facebook Live from the Village Presbyterian Church in Northbrook ahead of their performances at the 2019 North Shore Chamber Music Festival, which begins on June 12.

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9 Living Black Composers You Need To Know

Stephen RaskauskasJune 22, 2015

If you’re not familiar with these 9 composers, we’ve got 2 things to say: 1. You’re missing out on a lot of great music. 2. Now’s your chance to catch up! June is African-American Music Appreciation Month, and while you shouldn’t limit your appreciation of music by African-American composers to the month of June, it’s a nice excuse to explore ...

How One Chord Changed the World: “Tristan” at 150

Stephen RaskauskasJune 10, 2015

If you’re a music lover, you may have heard of the so-called “Tristan chord” from Wagner’s opera Tristan und Isolde. Audiences were stunned to hear this infamous harmony when the opera premiered on June 10, 1865 in Munich, Germany. As Tristan turns 150, let’s take a look at what makes the Tristan chord so unique. The “Vorspiel,” or Prelude, to Tristan begins with with a “dissonant” chord. The terms “consonance” ...

What If Nina Simone Had Been a Classical Pianist?

Stephen RaskauskasJune 9, 2015

Before Nina Simone became one of America’s most iconic jazz musicians, she wanted to have a career as a classical pianist.

Afternoon Music with Candice Agree